Quaker recalls granola bars, cereals over salmonella exposure

Quaker Canada is recalling 38 types of granola bars and Harvest Crunch cereals due to the potential exposure to salmonella.This action is being taken in Canada out of abundance of commitment and caution to the wellbeing of our Canadian customers”Quaker canada told to media. The company expressed the recalled products have been sold across Canada.

The company said it is working closely with Canadian Food Inspection Agency to ensure the recalled products are removed from the shops.

Quaker Canada cautioned people to not buy use the recalled product. In another the Canadian government told food contaminated with salmonella may not look to smell spoiled but can still make you sick.

Quaker Oats U.S. parent company which is owned by PepsiCo, declared a product recall on Dec 15, 202 3. Thursday release was an expansion of that recall, the U.S. FDA said on its website.

“Healthy people may experience short term symptoms like fever, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea and cramps. Long term complication include arthritis”.

“Young children, elderly people and pregnant women with weakened immune system may contract serious deadly infections” the government said in a recall notice.

Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea. Various individuals recover without treatment. Diarrhea may be so severe that patient needs to be hospitalized. The infants, elderly those with impaired immune system are likely to have a severe illness.

The recalled products penned below have been distributed across Canada. Consumers should check their pantries for any of the product listed below and dispose of them. They can also contact Quaker Consumer Relations at 1-800-532-4004 from 10 am-5 30 pm. EST, Monday-Friday or visit www.QuakerRecall.ca for quaker recall reimbursement or additional information.

January 11 2024 Recalled Products

Product Description	Size	UPC	Best Before Date Between
Quaker Harvest Crunch Original Granola Cereal	475 GR	5557710545	Jan 11 2024 to Jul 9 2024
Quaker Harvest Crunch Dark Chocolate Canberry Almond Granola Cereal	470 GR	55577105412	Jan 11 2024 to Jul 9 2024
Quaker Harvest Crunch Raisin Almond Granola Cereal	510 GR	55577105429	Jan 11 2024 to Jul 9 2024
Quaker Harvest Crunch Light and Crisp Honey Nut Garnola Cereal	400 GR	55577105436	Jan 11 2024 to Jul 9 2024