The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0960-2024·Announced 2024-03-06

Quaker Puffed Granola Apple Cinnamon Cereal Recalled for Potential Salmonella

The Quaker Oats Co. is recalling Quaker Puffed Granola Apple Cinnamon Cereal (17 oz) due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall affects over 22 million cases distributed nationwide 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: FDA Class II recall for potential Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen per FDA severity standards. With no reported illnesses or hospitalizations, this meets the criteria for High (score 3) severity.

Plain-English summary

The Quaker Oats Co. is recalling Quaker Puffed Granola Apple Cinnamon Cereal in 17 oz packages due to potential Salmonella contamination.

The recall affects over 22 million cases of this product. Affected packages have a "Best Before" date of August 2, 2024, or earlier. The product was distributed nationally across all U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Saipan, as well as outside the United States.

This is an FDA Class II recall initiated voluntarily by The Quaker Oats Co. on December 15, 2023. The recall was terminated on November 20, 2024.

Consumers who have purchased affected packages should discard them or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Quaker Puffed Granola Apple Cinnamon Cereal; 17 oz
Manufacturer
The Quaker Oats Co.
Category
Food — Breakfast Cereal
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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