Quaker recalls certain granola bars, cereals over salmonella concern

One of America’s most well-known makers of breakfast foods and snacks is recalling Quaker Oats Company today announced the recall of several granola bars and granola cereal products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
The products listed below are sold throughout the 50 United States, and buyers are advised to check their pantries for any of the products listed below and dispose of them.
Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis.
To date, Quaker says it has received no confirmed reports of illness related to the products covered by this recall.
Consumers with any product noted below can contact Quaker Consumer Relations (9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST, Mon.-Fri.) at 1-800-492-9322 or visit www.quakergranolarecall.comExternal Link Disclaimer for additional information or product reimbursement.
This recall applies only to the specific products below. No other Quaker products are impacted.