Quaker Oats has issued a recall for several of its granola products, including granola bars and cereals, citing potential contamination with salmonella. The recall, announced on Friday, December 15, 2023, is a precautionary measure due to the risk of salmonella, a bacterium that can lead to symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain, according to the Food and Drug Administration. In rare instances, salmonella infections can be fatal.
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The Quaker Oats Company, headquartered in Chicago, operates as a subsidiary of PepsiCo, a global leader in consumer packaged goods. With a history spanning over 135 years, Quaker’s brands have become synonymous with quality, excellent taste, and nutritional value. Among its popular offerings, Quaker Oats, Quaker Rice Cakes, and Quaker Chewy Granola Bars hold prominent positions in their respective categories, enjoying widespread consumer appeal. In December 2000, PepsiCo acquired Quaker Oats for $13.8 billion when it was generating $3 billion in sales. The company’s diverse portfolio includes well-known brands such as Gatorade, Cap’n Crunch, Rice-a-Roni, and Aunt Jemima.
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Recently the company, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, emphasized in a press release that it has not received any reports of salmonella infections linked to the recalled granola items. The affected products encompass various granola oats cereals and Quaker Chewy Bars, which are also featured in PepsiCo’s snack mixes.
The complete list of recalled items has been distributed nationwide, covering all 50 U.S. states and U.S. territories. Quaker is advising customers who possess the recalled products to dispose of them and reach out to its customer support line or visit the dedicated recall website for additional information and reimbursement.
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Salmonella infections are a concern due to their potential to cause severe health issues, prompting the recall as a preventative measure. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that around 1.35 million cases of salmonella infection occur annually in the United States, resulting in approximately 26,500 hospitalizations and 420 deaths. As of now, Quaker Oats is taking proactive steps to address the situation and ensure consumer safety.
