General NewsHealthPepsiCo IncSalmonella infectionsTrending News Quaker Oats Initiates Recall of Granola Products Due to Salmonella Risk by Ethan Kim December 16, 2023 written by Ethan Kim December 16, 2023 6 comments Bookmark 50 On Friday, Quaker Oats announced a recall of a range of its granola products, encompassing both granola bars and cereals, over potential salmonella contamination. The Food and Drug Administration has noted that salmonella infections can lead to symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. Although uncommon, these infections can sometimes result in death. Owned by PepsiCo, Quaker Oats clarified in a press release that there have been no reported cases of illness linked to the recalled granola items. The products subject to recall include various granola oats cereals and Quaker Chewy Bars, which are also components of certain PepsiCo snack mixes. Further Reading: A melon-packing facility in Mexico, implicated in a salmonella outbreak from cantaloupe that resulted in eight fatalities, has been shut down. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises against consuming pre-cut cantaloupe from unknown sources, as the number of cases in a lethal salmonella outbreak increases. Following a series of recalls and infections, experts are calling for the Food and Drug Administration to acquire new authority to ensure the safety of eyedrops. Quaker Oats stated that the recalled products have been distributed across all 50 states of the U.S. and its territories. The company is urging consumers in possession of these products to discard them and to contact its customer service or visit the recall website for further details and to arrange for a refund. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that salmonella infections annually affect approximately 1.35 million individuals in the U.S., leading to about 26,500 hospitalizations and 420 fatalities. Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Quaker Oats RecallWhat products are included in the Quaker Oats recall?What are the symptoms of salmonella infection?Has Quaker Oats received any reports of illness due to the recalled products?Where have the affected Quaker Oats products been sold?What should consumers do if they have purchased the recalled products?How common are salmonella infections in the U.S.?More about Quaker Oats Recall Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Quaker Oats Recall What products are included in the Quaker Oats recall? The recall by Quaker Oats includes various granola oats cereals and Quaker Chewy Bars, which are also components of certain PepsiCo snack mixes. What are the symptoms of salmonella infection? Symptoms of salmonella infection typically include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. In rare cases, it can be fatal. Has Quaker Oats received any reports of illness due to the recalled products? As of the announcement, Quaker Oats has not received any reports of illness related to the recalled granola products. Where have the affected Quaker Oats products been sold? The affected Quaker Oats products have been distributed across all 50 states of the U.S. and its territories. What should consumers do if they have purchased the recalled products? Consumers with the recalled products should discard them and contact Quaker Oats customer service or visit the recall website for more information and to arrange for a refund. How common are salmonella infections in the U.S.? Approximately 1.35 million cases of salmonella infection occur in the U.S. each year, leading to around 26,500 hospitalizations and 420 deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 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December 28, 2023 6 comments MikeJohnson December 16, 2023 - 11:03 pm Wow, another recall? seems like these are happening more often now, what’s going on with food safety these days? Reply HealthFirst December 17, 2023 - 5:04 am It’s good they’re taking action before anyone gets sick. But how does something like this even happen? Contamination during processing or what? Reply FoodieGuru December 17, 2023 - 12:40 pm Heard about the Quaker oats issue on the news, scary stuff. i mean, salmonella is no joke. gotta be more careful with what we eat. Reply Sara_K December 17, 2023 - 12:45 pm 1.35 million cases of salmonella each year! that’s a crazy high number, didn’t realize it was so common. Reply GranolaBarLover December 17, 2023 - 3:15 pm Just threw out my Quaker Chewy Bars, better safe than sorry. Kinda disappointed though, they were my fav snack 🙁 Reply Tim_the_Trucker December 17, 2023 - 5:21 pm driving across states, it’s hard to keep track of all these recalls. gotta stay updated for safety, i guess. but it’s a hassle, really. Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
