Popular Granola Bars and Cereals Recalled Over Potentially Deadly Bacteria

Published on December 18, 2023

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announcement said that the Quaker Oats Company is recalling granola bars and granola cereals over the possibility they are contaminated with the salmonella bacteria. The products were sold across all 50 U.S. states, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the territory of Saipan, according to the FDA announcement. “Consumers should check their pantries for any of the products listed below and dispose of them,” the notice said. So far, no illnesses or hospitalizations have been reported in connection with the recalled products. The list includes varieties of Quaker Puffed Granola Cereal of several flavors, boxes of Quaker Chewy bars, Quaker Chewy Bars of various flavors, Quaker Simply Granola Cereal of various flavors, and others. Consumers can see the full list of recalled products on the FDA’s website and Quaker’s website....

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