The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0996-2024·Announced 2024-03-06

Instant oatmeal products recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination

The Quaker Oats Company is recalling Cap n Crunch Instant Oatmeal products due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall affects products 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: This is an FDA Class II recall of a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without any reported illnesses, placing it at severity level 3 (High) per the rubric criterion for high-risk pathogens identified without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

The Quaker Oats Company voluntarily recalls Cap n Crunch Instant Oatmeal products, including Cap n Crunch OOPS! All Berries Instant Oatmeal and Cap n Crunch Instant Oatmeal Variety Pack. The recall covers all products with a "Best Before" date of August 2, 2024 or earlier, affecting approximately 22,512,942 cases across all product varieties.

The recall was initiated due to the potential presence of Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported in connection with these products to date.

The affected products were distributed and sold nationally across all U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Guam, Saipan, and internationally outside the United States. Consumers who have purchased these products are advised not to consume them.

The Quaker Oats Company voluntarily initiated this recall on December 15, 2023. The recall was officially terminated on November 20, 2024.

The recalled product

Product
Cap n Crunch Instant Oatmeal 8.5 oz 6 Count ; Cap n Crunch OOPS! All Berries Instant Oatmeal8.5 oz 6 Count ; Cap n Crunch Instant Oatmeal Variety Pack 32.1 oz 24 Count
Manufacturer
The Quaker Oats Co.
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.