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Quaker Oats has announced a recall of dozens of popular granola bars and cereals over fears the products may be contaminated with salmonella.
The recalled products include Big Chewy Bars, Chewy Dipps bars and Simply Granola Oats cereal. According to the announcement, which includes a list of recalled product brands, the potentially contaminated products were sold in all 50 states as well as the U.S. territories of Puerto Rico, Guam and Saipan. The announcement did not provide information on the total number of units recalled. Quaker Oats is the second-largest seller of granola bars in the United States, according to industry data.
Neither Quaker Oats nor the Food and Drug Administration immediately responded to The Washington Post's request for comment.
In a recall notice posted on the FDA's website but not reviewed by the agency, the company said it was not aware of any confirmed reports of illness caused by the recalled products.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people affected by a salmonella infection typically begin experiencing symptoms six hours to six days after exposure to the bacteria. These symptoms that can These include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, which usually go away after four to seven days without antibiotics.
In most cases, the CDC recommends that people with salmonella infections drink extra fluids while they have diarrhea. However, more severe cases may require hospitalization and antibiotic treatment. Children under 5 years of age, adults over 65 years of age and weakened people According to the CDC, the immune system is at increased risk for serious infections due to conditions such as diabetes, liver or kidney disease, and cancer.
In its recall announcement, Quaker Oats warns that in rare cases, salmonella infections can enter the bloodstream and cause more serious illnesses such as infected aneurysms, endocarditis and arthritis.
The Company recommends that customers who believe they have the products compare the expiration dates of the products they own with the list of recalled products. Customers can contact the company for more information about the contaminated products and refund.