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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000897101-02-000721
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20021022
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial statements and exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20021023

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			GENERAL MILLS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000040704
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	GRAIN MILL PRODUCTS [2040]
		IRS NUMBER:				410274440
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0525

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-01185
		FILM NUMBER:		02795491

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		NUMBER ONE GENERAL MILLS BLVD
		CITY:			MINNEAPOLIS
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55426
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7637642311

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P O BOX 1113
		CITY:			MINNEAPOLIS
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55440
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                              ---------------------


                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT

                     PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

       Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 22, 2002


                               GENERAL MILLS, INC.
               --------------------------------------------------
               (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)


         Delaware                    1-1185                       41-0274440
- ------------------------          ------------               -------------------
(State of Incorporation)          (Commission                   (IRS Employer
                                  File Number)               Identification No.)


   Number One General Mills Boulevard
         Minneapolis, Minnesota                                       55426
         (Mail:  P.O. Box 1113)                                   (Mail:  55440)
- ----------------------------------------                          --------------
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)                            (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (763) 764-7600


<PAGE>


ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.

         Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference
is a copy of a press release of General Mills, Inc. dated October 22, 2002,
covering a recall of 4,080 cans of Old El Paso Refried Beans.

ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.

         (c)      Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed as part of this
                  report:

                  99.1     Press release of General Mills, Inc. dated October
                           22, 2002, concerning a recall of 4,080 cans of Old El
                           Paso Refried Beans.

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                                    SIGNATURE


         Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


Dated:  October 22, 2002

                                        GENERAL MILLS, INC.


                                        By: /s/ Siri S. Marshall
                                            ------------------------------------
                                            Name:  Siri S. Marshall
                                            Title: Senior Vice President,
                                                   General Counsel


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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number             Description
- -------            -----------

99.1     Press release of General Mills, Inc. dated October 22, 2002, concerning
         a recall of 4,080 cans of Old El Paso Refried Beans.

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                                                                    EXHIBIT 99.1


                               For more information contact: Marybeth Thorsgaard

                                                                    763-764-6364


                        GENERAL MILLS RECALLS 4,080 CANS
           OF OLD EL PASO TRADITIONAL VARIETY REFRIED BEANS BECAUSE OF
                              POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK



         MINNEAPOLIS, OCTOBER 22, 2002 - General Mills is recalling 4,080 cans
of Old El Paso Traditional Variety Refried Beans in five states (Illinois,
Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky and Missouri) because it has the potential to be
contaminated with CLOSTRIDIUM BOTULINUM, the bacterium that can cause Botulism.
The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing found that the
product may have been underprocessed. There have been no reported illnesses
caused by this product.

The 4,080 cans labeled with the combination of both the following UPC code and
production date code are being recalled:

         Old El Paso Refried Beans Traditional Variety - 16 ounce can size
         UPC Code (on the can's printed label) 4600082121
         Production date code (printed on the top or the bottom of the can)
         beginning with H2FF15

This recall does not include other flavors of Old El Paso refried beans
including the 31-ounce Traditional variety, the Fat Free and Fat Free Spicy
varieties, Vegetarian or any of the varieties of Refried beans with Chilies,
Cheese or Sausage.

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         Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the
following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with
speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles,
abdominal distention and constipation may also be common symptoms. People
experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention. Consumers
also are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell
spoiled.

         The problem has been corrected and no other General Mills products are
affected by this recall.

         Consumers who have purchased Old El Paso Refried Beans Traditional
Variety with this code date are urged to return it to the place of purchase for
a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at
1-800-300-8664.

                                     # # # #

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