Food Recall: Quaker Big Chewy Bars Potential Salmonella Contamination
The Quaker Oats Co. has recalled Quaker Big Chewy Bars Variety Pack 36ct due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed nationally and in U.S. territories.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall for a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella). However, no illnesses or injuries have been reported, and the contamination is described as potential rather than confirmed. Per the rubric, high-risk pathogens without reported illness score at most 3.
Plain-English summary
Quaker Big Chewy Bars Variety Pack 36ct 53.3 oz bars have been recalled. Each bar is individually wrapped in plastic and packaged in paperboard boxes. Approximately 22,512,942 total cases for all products are included in this recall.
The Quaker Oats Co. initiated the recall due to potential Salmonella contamination. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this product.
The product was distributed nationally across all U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Guam, Saipan, and outside the United States. Affected products are identified by a Best Before date of Aug-02-24 and any earlier date.
This is a voluntary recall initiated by the firm. The recall was terminated on November 20, 2024.
The recalled product
- Product
- Quaker Big Chewy Bars Variety Pack 36ct 53.3 oz Bars are individually wrapped in plastic and packaged in paperboard boxes.
- Manufacturer
- The Quaker Oats Co.
- Category
- Food — Snack Bars
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 22,512,942
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Best Before of Aug-02-24 and any earlier date
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 65 recalled by The Quaker Oats Co. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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