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Quaker Oats recalls granola bars and cereals nationwide for possible health risk

The United States Food and Drug Administration and the Quaker Oats Company on Friday announced the recall of multiple granola bars and cereal items due to possible salmonella contamination.
Quaker Oats recalled some granola bars, cereals over possible salmonella contamination The United States Food and Drug Administration and the Quaker Oats Company on Friday announced the recall of multiple granola bars and cereal items due to possible salmonella contamination. (Quaker Oats Company/Quaker Oats Company)
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CHICAGO, IL. — The Quaker Oats Company has recalled some granola bars and cereals sold nationwide because they could be contaminated with Salmonella.

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Some of the products listed on the U.S. Food & Drug Administration website include:

  • Quaker Big Chewy Bars Chocolate Chip
  • Quaker Chewy Bars and Dipps Variety Pack
  • Quaker Chewy Bars Less SugarCookies & Cream
  • Quaker Puffed Granola Apple Cinnamon Cereal
  • Quaker On The Go Snack Mix
  • Tasty Snacks, Frito-Lay Chips, Nuts, Cookies and Quaker Chewy Bars Variety Pack

According to the FDA, Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in you children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Some of the symptoms of Salmonella in healthy persons include:

  • Fever
  • Diarrhea (which may be bloody)
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting and abdominal pain

Quaker Oats said no illnesses have been confirmed.

Information on all of the specific products under recall and details for reimbursement can be found on the Quaker Oats website or on the FDA website.

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