14-state outbreak blamed on cereal

At least 23 people in 14 states, including California, have been sickened by the same strain of salmonella found in two breakfast cereals recalled by Minneapolis-based Malt-O-Meal, the Food and Drug Administration said.

Malt-O-Meal voluntarily recalled its unsweetened Puffed Rice and Puffed Wheat cereals April 5 after finding salmonella contamination during routine testing. The affected bags were produced in the last 12 months in Northfield, Minn.

Three people have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The FDA said the recalled products were distributed nationally under the Malt-O-Meal brand name, as well as private labels including Acme, America’s Choice, Food Club, Giant, Hannaford, Jewel, Laura Lynn, Pathmark, Shaw’s, ShopRite, Tops and Weis Quality.

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Pulmuone Wildwood Inc. is recalling 1,000 cases of Leek and Oriental noodle fried dumplings because they might contain undeclared egg, which could cause a severe reaction in people who have allergies. No illnesses have been reported, according to the Fullerton-based company. The dumplings, with the UPC code 801114-306338, were distributed in California and other states. For information, call (714) 578-1487.