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The Quaker Oats Company Cereal, bars, and snacks recall: Potential for Salmonella contamination

Recall published 2+ years ago

Potential for Salmonella contamination

The hazard: Salmonella contamination

Salmonella is what triggered this notice. The bacteria transfer readily from hands and surfaces, which is why the clean-up matters as much as the disposal.

What the notice says: CHICAGO, Illinois – January 11, 2024 – The Quaker Oats Company today announced an expansion of the December 15, 2023, recall to include additional cereals, bars and snacks listed below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella , an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Why it matters: Salmonella is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States. It spreads easily from a contaminated product to hands, taps, cloths and other food in the same kitchen.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

The CDC describes salmonellosis as diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps that usually begin between six hours and six days after exposure and last about four to seven days. Most people recover without treatment. Children under five, adults over 65 and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to become seriously ill. Seek care for diarrhoea with a high fever, bloody stools, vomiting that stops you keeping liquids down, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, or signs of dehydration such as very little urine, a dry mouth or dizziness when standing.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
January 11, 2024
Risk level
Highest risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
The Quaker Oats Company
Product type
Snacks
Distribution
Guam, Puerto Rico
UPC codes
030000571750, 030000571767, 030000572979, 030000315675, 030000000465, 030000575741, 030000572726, 030000572849, 030000574072, 030000576601, 030000577578, 030000576922, 030000576939, 030000061534, 030000064412, 030000313282, 030000573235, 030000578124, 030000578186, 030000576946

Products covered by this recall

Cereal, bars, and snacks

What the company announced

A previous press release was issued on 12/15/2023 . This new press release is to communicate additional products due to possible health risk.

CHICAGO, Illinois – January 11, 2024 – The Quaker Oats Company today announced an expansion of the December 15, 2023, recall to include additional cereals, bars and snacks listed below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella , an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The products listed below are sold throughout the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and Saipan. Consumers should check their pantries for any of the products listed below and dispose of them. Additionally, consumers with any product noted below can contact Quaker Consumer Relations (9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST, Mon.-Fri.) at 1-800-492-9322 or visit www.QuakerRecallUSA.com for additional information or product reimbursement.

Consumers can scan the SmartLabel QR code on the product package to determine if it has been recalled. Click here for information on how to use SmartLabel.

Quaker has informed the FDA of our actions.

This recall applies to the specific products listed below, in addition to the products announced on December 15, 2023. A combined list of recalled products is available on www.QuakerRecallUSA.com .

" For more information, please reference this PDF ."

RECALLED PRODUCTS:

  • Product Description: GRANOLA BARS
  • Product Description: Quaker Chewy Granola Bars (Fruity Fun) Amazing Apple · Size: 0.84 oz 6 Count · UPC: 030000571750 · “Best Before” Date Between:: Jan-11-24 and Sep-01-24
  • Product Description: Quaker Chewy Granola Bars (Fruity Fun) Splendid Strawberry · Size: 0.84 oz 6 Count · UPC: 030000571767 · “Best Before” Date Between:: Jan-11-24 and Jul-03-24
  • Product Description: Quaker Chewy Granola Bars (Fruity Fun) Amazing Apple and Splendid Strawberry Variety Pack · Size: 0.84 oz 48 Count · UPC: 030000572979 · “Best Before” Date Between:: Jan-11-24 and Jul-03-24
  • Product Description: Quaker Chewy Granola Bars Yogurt Strawberry Flavor · Size: 1.23 oz 12 Count · UPC: 030000315675 · “Best Before” Date Between:: Jan-11-24 and Oct-01-24
  • Product Description: 1.23 oz 5 Count · Size: 030000312803
  • Product Description: 1.23 oz 1 count · Size: 030000000410
  • Product Description: Quaker Chewy Granola Bars Yogurt Blueberry Flavor · Size: 1.23 oz 1 Count · UPC: 030000000465 · “Best Before” Date Between:: Jan-11-24 and Oct-01-24
  • Product Description: 1.23 oz 5 Count · Size: 030000312827
  • Product Description: Quaker Chewy Granola Bars Yogurt Variety Packs · Size: 1.23 oz 10 Count · UPC: 030000575741 · “Best Before” Date Between:: Jan-11-24 and Oct-01-24
  • Product Description: 1.23 OZ 21 Count · Size: 030000569085
  • Product Description: 41.8 oz 34 Count · Size: 030000576236
  • Product Description: 1.23 oz 14 Count · Size: 030000321362
  • Product Description: CEREAL BARS
  • Product Description: Cap'n Crunch Treats Crunch Berries Cereal Bar · Size: 0.84 oz 8 Count · UPC: 030000572726 OR 030000574065 · “Best Before” Date Between:: Jan-11-24 and Oct-31-24
  • Product Description: 2.11 oz 1 Count · Size: 030000004111
  • Product Description: 1.79 oz 12 Count · Size: 030000572788
  • Product Description: 0.84 oz 16 Count · Size: 030000572764
  • Product Description: Cap'n Crunch Treats Bars Variety Pack · Size: 0.84 oz 32 Count · UPC: 030000572849 · “Best Before” Date Between:: Jan-11-24 and Oct-01-24
  • Product Description: Cap'n Crunch Treats Peanut Butter Crunch Cereal Bar · Size: 0.84 oz 8 Count · UPC: 030000574072 OR 030000572740 · “Best Before” Date Between:: Jan-11-24 and Oct-01-24
  • Product Description: 2.11 oz 1 Count · Size: 030000004128
  • Product Description: 2.11 oz 12 Count · Size: 030000572801
  • Product Description: Cap’n Crunch Treats Original Crunch Cereal Bars · Size: 0.84 oz 8 Count · UPC: 030000576601 · “Best Before” Date Between:: Jan-11-24 and Jul-03-24
  • Product Description: 0.84 oz 16 Count · Size: 030000576618
  • Product Description: CEREALS
  • Product Description: Quaker Chewy Granola Breakfast Cereal Chocolate & Strawberry Variety Pack · Size: 12.6 oz 2 Pack · UPC: 030000577578 · “Best Before” Date Between:: Jan-11-24 and Jul-03-24
  • Product Description: Quaker Chewy Granola Breakfast Cereal Chocolate · Size: 12.6 oz · UPC: 030000576922 · “Best Before” Date Between:: Jan-11-24 and Jul-03-24
  • Product Description: 12.6 oz 2 Pack · Size: 030000578209
  • Product Description: Quaker Chewy Granola Breakfast Cereal Strawberry · Size: 13.6 oz · UPC: 030000576939 · “Best Before” Date Between:: Jan-11-24 and Jul-03-24
  • Product Description: Quaker Oatmeal Squares Cinnamon · Size: 14.5 oz · UPC: 030000061534 · “Best Before” Date Between:: Jan-11-24 and Oct-1-24
  • Product Description: 21 oz · Size: 030000320730
  • Product Description: 43.5 oz 3 Pack · Size: 030000577707 OR 030000566497
  • Product Description: Quaker Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar · Size: 14.5 oz · UPC: 030000064412 · “Best Before” Date Between:: Jan-11-24 and Oct-1-24
  • Product Description: 21 oz · Size: 030000064030
  • Product Description: 29 oz 2 Count · Size: 030000440612
  • Product Description: 43.5 oz 3 Pack · Size: 030000566480
  • Product Description: Quaker Oatmeal Squares Honey Nut · Size: 14.5 oz · UPC: 030000313282 · “Best Before” Date Between:: Jan-11-24 and Oct-1-24
  • Product Description: Cap’n Crunch OOPS! All Berries Cereal · Size: 10.3 oz · UPC: 030000573235 · “Best Before” Date Between:: Jan-11-24 H and Oct-1-24 H (Best Before Date must include “H” after date
  • Product Description: Cap’n Crunch Cinnamon Crunch Cereal · Size: 11.2 oz · UPC: 030000578124 · “Best Before” Date Between:: Jan-11-24 and Jul-3-24
  • Product Description: 19.3 oz · Size: 030000578131
  • Product Description: Cap’n Crunch Sea Berry Crunch Cereal · Size: 15.5 oz · UPC: 030000578186 · “Best Before” Date Between:: Jan-11-24 and Jul-3-24
  • Product Description: Gamesa Marias Cereal · Size: 11.4 oz · UPC: 030000576946 · “Best Before” Date Between:: Jan-11-24 and Jul-3-24
  • Product Description: 11.4 oz 2 Count · Size: 030000577172 OR 030000577400
  • Product Description: CAP’N CRUNCH INSTANT OATMEAL
  • Product Description: Cap’n Crunch Instant Oatmeal · Size: 8.5 oz · UPC: 030000577103 · “Best Before” Date Between:: Jan-11-24 and Oct-1-24
  • Product Description: Cap’n Crunch OOPS! All Berries Instant Oatmeal · Size: 8.5 oz · UPC: 030000577110 · “Best Before” Date Between:: Jan-11-24 and Oct-1-24
  • Product Description: GATORADE PROTEIN PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BARS
  • Product Description: Gatorade Protein Bar Peanut Butter Chocolate · Size: 2.8 oz · UPC: 052000010121 · “Best Before” Date Between:: JAN 11 24 through APR 10 24
  • Product Description: 2.8 oz 6 Count · Size: 052000041132
  • Product Description: 2.8 oz 12 Count · Size: 052000010138
  • Product Description: SNACK MIX
  • Product Description: Munchies Snack Mix (Munch Mix) · Size: 0.875 oz 104 Count · UPC: 028400672405 · “Best Before” Date Between:: JAN 11 24 through May 7 24

Original Press Release

2nd Expanded Press Release

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 40 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 030000571750
  • 030000571767
  • 030000572979
  • 030000315675
  • 030000000465
  • 030000575741
  • 030000572726
  • 030000572849
  • 030000574072
  • 030000576601
  • 030000577578
  • 030000576922
  • 030000576939
  • 030000061534
  • 030000064412
  • 030000313282
  • 030000573235
  • 030000578124
  • 030000578186
  • 030000576946

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 0.84 oz
  • 6 Count
  • 48 Count
  • 1.23 oz
  • 12 Count
  • 5 Count
  • 1 count
  • 10 Count
  • 21 Count
  • 41.8 oz
  • 34 Count
  • 14 Count
  • 8 Count
  • 2.11 oz
  • 1.79 oz
  • 16 Count
  • 32 Count
  • 12.6 oz
  • 2 Pack
  • 13.6 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Salmonella

The Quaker Oats Company — Salmonella is what triggered this notice. The bacteria transfer readily from hands and surfaces, which is why the clean-up matters as much as the disposal.

  1. Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.
  2. If you repackaged or froze it, check the freezer too. Salmonella is not killed by freezing.
  3. Watch everyone who ate it for about a week, and call a doctor sooner for a child under five or an adult over 65.
  4. Bag it and bin it, or take it back to the store — do not feed it to pets or livestock either.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers should check their pantries for any of the products listed below and dispose of them.

Company contact: The Quaker Oats Company — Consumers: Quaker Consumer Relations, 1-800-492-9322 — Media: [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was The Quaker Oats Company snacks recalled?

Potential for Salmonella contamination CHICAGO, Illinois – January 11, 2024 – The Quaker Oats Company today announced an expansion of the December 15, 2023, recall to include additional cereals, bars and snacks listed below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella , an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 030000571750, 030000571767, 030000572979. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers should check their pantries for any of the products listed below and dispose of them.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Guam, Puerto Rico.

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