Quaker Oats recently recalled more than 60 cereals and snacks due to salmonella concerns.
The company on Thursday added 24 more products to its recall as a precaution against possible bacterial contamination, according to a second source. Company announcement Published by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
“The Quaker Oats Company today announced an expansion of its December 15, 2023 recall to include the following additional cereals, bars, and snacks that may pose a serious threat to young children. “This is because they can be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria, which can sometimes cause fatal infections, including those who are frail, elderly, or have a weakened immune system,” the statement said. There is.
Quaker Oats has expanded its previous recall to include cereals, snacks and granola bars that may be contaminated with salmonella. https://t.co/qTJMr3fBYb pic.twitter.com/prAD2bSPuh
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The initial recall update includes certain flavors of Chewy granola bars, Cap'n Crunch cereal, Cap'n Crunch cereal bars, and Cap'n Crunch instant oatmeal, according to the announcement. Other affected products included breakfast cereals, Munchies Snack Mix, and Peanut Butter Chocolate Gatorade Protein Bars.
Salmonella can cause fever, bloody diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, the statement said. In rare cases, bacteria can enter the bloodstream and cause serious illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis. (Related: Approximately 5 million blenders recalled after causing injuries and fires)
The affected products were sold in all 50 states of the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Saipan, according to the announcement. Customers were urged to discard the products listed in the announcement.
The first recall was issued on December 15, 2023. according to Go to the company announcements made by the FDA. Certain flavors of Chewy, Big Chewy and Chewy Dipps granola bars, as well as certain puffed cereals and Simply Granola cereals, have been recalled.
Quaker Oates said: [in the recall] Contact Quaker Consumer Relations (9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday) at 1-800-492-9322 or visit: www.quakergranolarecall.com Click here for additional information or product refunds. ”
