The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0993-2024·Announced 2024-03-06

Cap n Crunch Cinnamon Crunch Cereal Recalled for Potential Salmonella

Cap n Crunch Cinnamon Crunch Cereal is being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall affects products distributed nationally across all U.S. states and 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 potential Salmonella contamination with no reported illnesses. Per the rubric, high-risk pathogens without reported illness are scored as High (3).

Plain-English summary

The Quaker Oats Co. is recalling Cap n Crunch Cinnamon Crunch Cereal in 11.2 oz and 19.3 oz packages due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall was initiated on December 15, 2023.

The recalled cereal was distributed and sold nationally in all U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Saipan, as well as internationally. The recall affects approximately 22.5 million cases total. Affected packages have a Best Before date of August 2, 2024, or earlier.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should discard the product or return it to the retailer for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Cap n Crunch Cinnamon Crunch Cereal 11.2 oz; 19.3 oz;
Manufacturer
The Quaker Oats Co.
Category
Food — 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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