RECALL: Quaker Oats Products Contaminate with Salmonella

The Quaker Oats Company is recalling dozens of products sold across Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee due to contamination of salmonella.

What Is Salmonella?

Salmonella is a harmful bacteria that can lead to severe infections, especially in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Even healthy individuals may experience symptoms such as fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (which can be bloody), and abdominal pain if exposed to Salmonella.

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Salmonella Symptom Onset

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms can begin anywhere from six hours to six days after exposure to the bacteria and in rare cases, can spread to the bloodstream, causing more critical conditions like arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis.

Most people with Salmonella infection have diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.Symptoms usually begin six hours to six days after infection and last four to seven days. However, some people do not develop symptoms for several weeks after infection and others experience symptoms for several weeks.Salmonella strains sometimes cause infection in urine, blood, bones, joints, or the nervous system (spinal fluid and brain), and can cause severe disease. - CDC

How is Salmonella Spread?

The Food and Drug Administration explains that there are a number of ways that salmonella can be spread including consuming undercooked food, improper food handling, and improper hand washing.

Salmonella are a group of bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal illness and fever called salmonellosis. Salmonella can be spread by food handlers who do not wash their hands and/or the surfaces and tools they use between food preparation steps, and when people eat raw or undercooked foods. Salmonella can also spread from animals to people. People who have direct contact with certain animals, including poultry and reptiles, can spread the bacteria from the animals to food if they do not practice proper hand washing hygiene before handling food. Pets can also spread the bacteria within the home environment if they eat food contaminated with Salmonella. - FDA

Quaker Oats Company Recall

The recall, issued by the Quaker Oats Company includes specific granola bars and granola cereal products. The affected products have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. The products, listed below, were sold in all 50 states including Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee, as well as Puerto Rico, Guam, and Saipan. The Quaker Oats Company says consumers should check their pantries and cabinets for the recalled products.

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Quaker Big Chewy Bars Chocolate Chip
Quaker Big Chewy Bars Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip
Quaker Big Chewy Bars Variety Pack
Quaker Chewy Bars and Dipps Variety Pack
Quaker Chewy Bars Chocolate Chip
Quaker Chewy Bars Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Quaker Chewy Bars Chocolate Chip Holiday Minis
Quaker Chewy Bars Chocolate Chip Halloween Minis
Quaker Chewy Bars Chocolate Chip Spring Minis
Quaker Chewy Bars Chocolate Chip Valentine Minis
Quaker Chewy Bars Dark Chocolate Chunk
Quaker Chewy Bars Chocolate Chunk
Quaker Chewy Bars Less Sugar Chocolate Chip
Quaker Chewy Bars Less Sugar
Cookies & Cream
Quaker Chewy Bars Less Sugar Peanut Butter
Chocolate Chip
Quaker Chewy Bars Less Sugar
Variety
Quaker Chewy Bars Oatmeal Raisin
Quaker Chewy Bars Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip
Quaker Chewy Bars S'mores
Quaker Chewy Bars Variety Pack
Quaker Chewy Dipps Chocolate Chip
Quaker Chewy Dipps Peanut Butter
Quaker Chewy Dipps Variety Pack
Quaker Chewy Mini Dipps Birthday Blast
Quaker Chewy Mini Dipps Summer Night S'mores
Quaker Puffed Granola Apple Cinnamon Cereal
Quaker Puffed Granola Blueberry Vanilla Cereal
Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey & Almonds Cereal
Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey & Almonds Cereal
Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey, Raisins & Almonds Cereal
Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey, Raisins & Almonds Cereal
Quaker Simply Granola Oats, Honey, Raisins & Almonds Cereal
Quaker Protein Granola Oats, Chocolate, & Almonds Flavor
Quaker Chocolatey Favorites Snack Mix
Quaker On The Go Snack Mix
Frito-Lay Snacks Variety Pack With Quaker Chewy
Frito-Lay Chips and Quaker Chewy Granola Bars Variety Pack
Crunchy & Chewy Snacks, Frito-Lay Chips, Cookies, Nuts and Quaker Chewy Bars Variety Pack
Lunch Box Mix, Frito-Lay Chips, Cookies and Quaker Chewy Bars Variety Pack
Frito-Lay Popped & Baked Chips with Cookies, Nuts and Quaker Chewy Bars Variety Pack
Frito-Lay Snack Time Favorites with Baked, Smartfood, SunChips and Quaker Chewy Granola Bars Variety Pack
Tasty Snacks, Frito-Lay Chips, Nuts, Cookies and Quaker Chewy Bars Variety Pack
Ultimate Flavor Snack Care Package, Variety Assortment of Chips, Cookies, Crackers, & More

A full list of products, as well as product images, can be found through the FDA here.

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The recall only applies to the products listed above. No other Quaker Oats products are impacted by the recall. Consumers who have any of the affected products can contact Quaker Consumer Relations by calling 1-800-492-9322. Additionally, consumers can visit QuakerGranolaRecall.com to learn more about the recall and for product reimbursement.