A woman in the US has filed a lawsuit against US cereal giant Kellogg, claiming she broke a tooth while eating Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes.

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Micki McBride claims she suffered “excruciating pain” after allegedly breaking a tooth on a grain of corn that was partially crystallised.


McBride claims the incident left her unable to work for a period of time due to “severe bodily pain and mental anguish”.


She has filed the lawsuit for damages in excess of US$10,000, plus legal fees, reported the Associated Press.

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