Quaker Oats Issues Recall of Granola Bars, Cereals Across All 50 States
Quaker Oats, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, recently announced a significant recall of several granola products, including granola bars and cereals, due to potential salmonella contamination.
This recall affects products distributed across all 50 U.S. states and U.S. territories, according to The Associated Press.
“The Quaker Oats Company announced the recall of specific granola bars and granola cereals because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella,” the company said on the recall website. “The products impacted are sold in outlets throughout the United States. Consumers should check their pantries for any of the products listed below and dispose of them.”
Salmonella, a bacterial disease, can cause symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and stomach pain. In severe cases, it can be fatal. Despite the recall, Quaker Oats has not received any reports of salmonella infections linked to these products.
The range of products recalled includes granola oats cereals and Quaker Chewy Bars, which are also components of PepsiCo’s snack mixes. The full list of items can be viewed in an announcement on the website of the Food and Drug Administration. Quaker Oats urges customers who have purchased these products to dispose of them immediately. For further assistance and reimbursement, the company advises customers to contact its customer support line or visit the recall website.
Salmonella infections are a significant health concern in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that approximately 1.35 million cases of salmonella infection occur annually in the U.S., leading to around 26,500 hospitalizations and 420 deaths.
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