The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0947-2024·Announced 2024-03-06

Quaker Chewy Bars recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination

The Quaker Oats Co. is voluntarily recalling Quaker Chewy Bars Chocolate Chunk due to potential Salmonella. Affected products were distributed nationally and internationally.

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: Salmonella is explicitly named as a high-risk pathogen in the reason for recall. The source indicates 'potential' Salmonella, suggesting a theoretical hazard without any reported illnesses. Per the rubric, high-risk pathogens without reported illness score 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

The Quaker Oats Co. is voluntarily recalling Quaker Chewy Bars Chocolate Chunk (1 count, 1.41 oz. per bar) due to potential Salmonella contamination. The bars are individually wrapped in plastic and sold individually or in bulk totes.

The recall affects products with a Best Before date of August 2, 2024, or earlier. These products were distributed nationally in all states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Saipan, as well as outside of the United States.

The firm initiated the recall on December 15, 2023, and it was terminated on November 20, 2024. This is a voluntary recall initiated by the manufacturer.

The recalled product

Product
Quaker Chewy Bars Chocolate Chunk 1ct 1.41 oz. Bars are individually wrapped in plastic and sold individually or in totes.
Manufacturer
The Quaker Oats Co.
Category
Food — Snack Bars
Hazard
  • salmonella

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

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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