PepsiCo-owned Quaker Oats Company has issued a voluntary recall warning for several of its granola bars and granola cereals. The products may be contaminated with salmonella, a bacterial organism that can cause serious infections.
Affected Products
The recall includes various varieties of Quaker Chewy Bars, which are sold in Frito-Lay variety packs and Lunch Box Mix packs. These products are distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico, Guam, and Saipan. Additionally, several varieties of Quaker Simply Granola cereal are also included in the recall.
Action Required
Consumers are urged to check their pantries for the listed products and dispose of them immediately. A complete list of recalled items, along with UPC numbers, sizes, and expiration dates, can be found in this PDF.
No Reported Illnesses
Quaker has not received any confirmed reports of illness associated with the recalled products. The company has informed the Food and Drug Administration about the potential contamination. It is important to be aware of the symptoms of salmonella infection, which may include fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, the infection can lead to more severe illness, such as arterial infections, endocarditis (a life-threatening inflammation of the heart’s chambers and valves), and arthritis.
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