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Published January 13, 2024, 5:50 PM ET
Quaker Oats, the famous oatmeal maker owned by PepsiCo, has expanded its recall of certain granola bars and cereal products issued in December due to a possible risk of salmonella contamination.
The recall now includes several flavors of Quaker Granola Bars, variations of the popular Cap'n Crunch cereal, Gatorade Protein Bar Peanut Butter Chocolate and other items with a best-before date of January 11, 2024 through October 31, 2024, the Quaker Oats Company said in a press release posted on the Food and Drug Administration website.
The earlier recall announcement listed more than two dozen products that may be contaminated with salmonella.
Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the frail or elderly, and others with weakened immune systems.
Quaker Oats has expanded the recall for some of its granola bar products.
Symptoms of infection can include fever, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain and, in rare cases, death.
In extreme cases, Salmonella can enter the bloodstream and cause more serious illnesses such as artery infections, endocarditis and arthritis.
The recalled products were sold in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and Saipan.
In extreme cases, Salmonella can enter the bloodstream and cause more serious illnesses such as artery infections, endocarditis and arthritis. Houston Chronicle via Getty Imag
A list of the enhanced recalled items, including their brand names, specific sizes, UPC tracking numbers, and best-by dates, is available on the FDA website. The complete list of all recalled Quaker Oats products has been posted on quakerrecallusa.com.
“Consumers should check their pantries for the products listed below and discard them. Additionally, consumers with the products listed below may contact Quaker Consumer Relations (9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST, Mon-Fri) at 1-800-492-9322 or http://www.QuakerRecallUSA.com for more information, visit information or product refund,” the company said in a statement.
Affected products include Quaker Chewy Granola Bars and Cereals, Cap'n Crunch Bars and select cereals, Gamesa Marias Cereal, Gatorade Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Bars, Munchies Munch Mix and snack boxes containing these products.
Last month, a total of eight deaths in the United States and Canada were linked to a salmonella outbreak found in certain brands and varieties of melon. PR NEWSWIRE
Last month, a total of eight deaths in the United States and Canada were linked to a salmonella outbreak found in certain brands and varieties of melon.
The FDA said three Americans had died, and Canadian authorities said there had been five deaths in that country, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Health authorities in both countries have said that “Malichita” or “Rudy” brand melons may be the cause of the illnesses. At least four suppliers are believed to have distributed the fruit.
Last year there were a number of recalls due to salmonella concerns. AP
According to the FDA, there were a number of recalls last year over the salmonella concerns, including whole melons from the two brands and products believed to have been made from the potentially affected fruit.
Earlier this month, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a salmonella outbreak linked to an unopened sample of Busseto Foods Charcuterie Sampler Prosciutto, Sweet Soppressata and Dry Coppa that the Minnesota Department of Health collected for testing.
“On January 3, 2024, Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc. recalled approximately 11,097 pounds of Busseto Foods brand ready-to-eat sausage products,” the CDC said.
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