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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Jun 2, 2016 (10 years ago)

Quaker Quinoa Granola Bars recall

Recalled by The Quaker Oats Company · Chicago, IL, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

SunOpta expanded their recall of listeria Monocytogenes in sunflower kernels. These sunflower kernels were used in the manufacturing of quinoa bars at the quaker oats company.

Pathogen: Listeria

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What was recalled

Quaker Quinoa Granola Bars, chocolate nut medley packaged in a multi colored box with brown lettering. Wrapper UPC: 000 30000 00243 8

Quantity: 77,448 cases, 12 units per case, 5 bars per unit.

Food: Chocolate & candy Pasta, rice & grains

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

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Best by dates: all dats prior to November 15, 2016 (NOV 15 16 K)

Where it was sold

Nationwide.

FDA's distribution note: Distributed to multiple locations within the U.S. (nationwide): No foreign consignees.

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
The Quaker Oats Company
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Jun 2, 2016
In FDA report of
Oct 19, 2016
Terminated
Dec 19, 2018
FDA recall number
F-0047-2017 · event 74324
Official record
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Also recalled with it (1 more product)

FDA files each product of one recall action separately; these share the same FDA event.

Class I · High risk Terminated Listeria

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The Quaker Oats Company Nationwide F-0048-2017

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