The Quaker Oats Company has issued a nationwide recall of its granola bars due to potential “salmonella contamination.” The affected products are listed with “best before” dates of February 10 or 11, 2024 and were sold throughout the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and Saipan. This recall includes its Quaker Chewy Dipps Llama Rama, which had been discontinued in 2023, and the recall is an expansion of previous recalls in December 2023 and January 2024.
According to the CDC, salmonella bacteria causes approximately 1.3 million infections every year, including about 420 deaths. The most serious infections often affect children, older adults, or those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of salmonella include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, and possible nausea, vomiting, or headache. Consumers are advised to check their pantries and dispose of any recalled items, and those seeking reimbursement can do so through Quaker Consumer Relations or by visiting QuakerRecallUSA.com.
This expanded recall of Quaker granola bars, as well as other products, comes as a result of potential “salmonella contamination.” It has been determined that the affected products were distributed throughout the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Saipan. The CDC estimates that salmonella bacteria causes approximately 1.3 million infections every year, with children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems at higher risk. Symptoms of salmonella can begin up to six days after ingestion of contaminated food and include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, and possible nausea, vomiting, or headache. This latest recall is an addition to previous recalls in December 2023 and January 2024, and consumers are advised to check their pantries and dispose of any recalled items, seeking reimbursement through Quaker Consumer Relations or through the QuakerRecallUSA.com website.