The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0995-2024·Announced 2024-03-06

Cereal Recall: Gamesa Marias Due to Potential Salmonella

The Quaker Oats Co. is recalling Gamesa Marias Cereal due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall affects products distributed nationwide and internationally with a Best Before date of Aug-02-24 or earlier.

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, a high-risk pathogen. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source, placing this at High severity per the rubric criterion for high-risk pathogens without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

The Quaker Oats Co. is recalling Gamesa Marias Cereal, available in 11.4 oz and 11.4 oz 2-count packages, due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall encompasses approximately 22,512,942 total cases for all products.

The product was distributed nationally across all U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Saipan, as well as internationally. Affected products carry a Best Before date of Aug-02-24 or any earlier date. The firm initiated this voluntary recall on December 15, 2023, and the recall was terminated on November 20, 2024.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Gamesa Marias Cereal 11.4 oz and 11.4 oz 2 count
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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