On Friday, Quaker Oats issued a recall for over 40 granola bar and cereal products due to potential contamination with salmonella.
The impacted products encompass a range, including the classic Chewy granola bar variety pack, chocolate-covered Chewy Dipps bars, puffed and protein cereals. Notably, certain granola bars included in select Frito-Lays snack boxes are also part of the recall, as detailed in a list provided by the US Food and Drug Administration.
“To date, Quaker has received no confirmed reports of illness related to the products covered by this recall,” the FDA said in a news release announcing the recall.
The products potentially affected by contamination bear “best by” dates extending until October 2024 and were distributed nationwide, covering all 50 states, as well as Puerto Rico, Guam, and Saipan.
As of now, there has been no response from The Quaker Oats Company, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, regarding CNN’s request for comment. Quaker Oats issued
Salmonella, a bacterium present in various sources such as animal products, fruits, vegetables, flour, and processed foods, is associated with over 1 million cases of foodborne illness annually, as estimated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Common symptoms of Salmonella exposure in healthy individuals include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, according to the FDA. However, the CDC emphasizes that children under five, adults over 65, and individuals with compromised immune systems face a higher risk of severe or potentially fatal infections.