- Following a previous recall of its Chewy granola products in December, Quaker Oats has broadened its recall to its granola bars, snacks, and some varieties of its popular Cap’n Crunch cereal products sold nationwide due to possible Salmonella contamination.
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided a list of the affected products, which now include the following: Quaker Chewy Granola Bars (Fruity Fun) Amazing Apple, Quaker Chewy Granola Bars (Fruity Fun) Amazing Apple and Splendid Strawberry Variety Pack, Quaker Chewy Granola Bars Yogurt Strawberry Flavor, Cap’n Crunch Treats Crunch Berries Cereal Bar, Quaker Chewy Granola Breakfast Cereal Strawberry, Cap’n Crunch Cinnamon Crunch Cereal, and Cap’n Crunch OOPS! All Berries Instant Oatmeal.
- Salmonella 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, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
- The listed products were sold throughout the US, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Saipan. Consumers can scan the SmartLabel QR code on the product package to determine whether it has been recalled.
- Keller and Heckman will continue to monitor and relay any updates regarding food safety.