Slim fast recall

Slim Fast ready to drink products in the cans have been recalled because there might be a possibility of it being contaminated with Bacillus cereus bacteria. People are advised to throw away the Slim Fast RTD products in cans immediately


All the products are packed in paperboard cartons and contain 4, 6 or 12 steel cans that are around 11 ounces each. Even individual cans are sold in certain retail outlets.

An unknown number of people have gotten sick about six to 15 hours after consuming the diet drink, but have recovered within about 24 hours.


The recall involves all of Slim fast RTD products in cans regardless of its flavour, best by date lot code or UPC number. However no other Slim fast products, such as energy bars or meal replacement powders are affected by this recall.

People are advised to throw away the Slim Fast RTD products in cans immediately and call, 1-800-896-9476 between 8:30 to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for a full refund.