Unilever is recalling all Slim Fast diet drinks because of a bacteria that can cause illness from 30 minutes to 15 hours after consumption. There is no flavor restriction, no lot, no “use by date”, or any identifiable marker on Slim Fast drinks that will aid consumers in knowing what is recalled. The Slim Fast recall is much easier than that – ALL shakes and diet drinks are recalled.

The recall is due to B. cereus bacteria. This is non-lethal, so if you are affected by a tainted product, chances are you won’t die. However, it is not safe at this time to drink any Slim Fast shakes. Epidemiologists say that the bacteria is usually found in contaminated rice at Mexican and Asian restaurants. Food poisoning isn’t highly reported to authorities, and so bacteria such as this is very hard to track.

Those that have Slim Fast diet drinks are urged to throw them away and contact the company at 1-800-896-9479 to obtain information on getting a full refund.

Examiner