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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated May 16, 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

Sunflower kernels used in Quinoa bars are contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes.

Pathogen: Listeria

Listeria monocytogenes can grow even in the fridge and is especially dangerous in pregnancy.

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What was recalled

Quaker Quinoa Granola Bars, Chocolate Nut Medley packaged in a multi colored box with brown lettering. 5, 1.23 oz bars per box.

Quantity: 470 cases, 12 units per case, 5 bars per unit.

Food: Chocolate & candy Pasta, rice & grains

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

best before date October 16, 2016 and October 17, 2016

Where it was sold

FDA's distribution note: Product was distributed to 40 different customers in 87 different U.S. locations. See attached spreadshett for a customer list.

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
May 16, 2016
In FDA report of
Jul 20, 2016
Terminated
Feb 27, 2018
FDA recall number
F-1665-2016 · event 74210
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

Quaker Quinoa Granola Bars

Reason Sunflower kernels used in Quinoa bars are contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes.

The Quaker Oats Company F-1666-2016

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