drinks due to a possible bacterial contamination.
a micro-organism that can cause diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, but the chance of serious health problems was "remote."
The recall involves all Slim-Fast RTD products in cans.
Slim-Fast: Faster Than Ever
Last Updated: 6:21 AM, December 5, 2009
Posted: 4:42 AM, December 5, 2009
Unilever announced yesterday a tremendous breakthrough and enhancement in its very popular line of Slim-Fast drinks.
For a few lucky consumers of the time-honored weight-reduction product (perhaps one in every 1,000, chosen at random), their purchases will contain a new, scientifically-proven, environmentally-friendly, colon-cleansing, enhancement! This incredible accelerant is actually a simple bacillus which increases the efficiency of the entire gastro-intestinal tract, greatly speeding up the weight-loss process without the use of dangerous appetite suppressants or drugs. The company is in the process of patenting this special bacillus, a spokesperson said.
The company said in a statement that through its aggressive test-marketing campaign, code-named "Operation Bazooka," certain randomized cans of the products, already on shelves at many stores, have been enhanced with Bacillus cereus, the eco-friendly micro-organism that many are heralding as "one of Mother Nature's best laxatives ever!" Some lucky consumers will likely be very, very surprised.
The company's vice president of new product development said he expects Unilever's share of the weight-loss drink market to increase exponentially as consumers get word of the explosive development.
Rumors that Unilever is also about to unveil new lines of adult diapers, bathroom deodorizers, antiemetics and a product which would compete head-to-head with Preparation H, were unconfirmed.
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