Quaker Oats Warns Customers Over Potential Foodborne Illness Risk
Quaker Oats has issued a recall notice due to the potential risk of foodborne illness associated with several of their products. Among the affected items are classic hard cereal mixes, coated veggies, puffed cereals, protein cereals, and some types of turkey. Quaker Oats cereals found in Dolly's Snack Box are also part of the recall.
As of now, Quaker has not confirmed any illness-related incidents connected to the recalled goods. In their press release, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall.
The potentially contaminated products being recalled have expiry dates set for October 2024. These items are sold in all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Saipan. The recall announcement did not prompt Quaker Oats to provide a comment when CNN asked for one.
Salmonella, a bacterial strain found in processed food items, meat, fruits, vegetables, flour, and ready-to-eat meals, is said to be the culprit. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this bacterium is responsible for more than 1 million foodborne illness cases each year.
Healthy individuals exposed to Salmonella usually experience a range of symptoms including fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. However, children under 5, the elderly, and individuals with weakened or compromised immune systems are at a higher risk of developing severe and potentially deadly infections.
Customers who have purchased affected products are advised to reach out to Quaker Oats through . They will be asked to provide information such as the purchased items, their cost, and a picture or receipt of the packaging for verification.
[!note] Investigations have revealed that the recall primarily concerns the Pearl Milling Company's Original Pancake & Waffle Mix, which was previously marketed as Aunt Jemima. This product has been distributed in 11 U.S. states, including Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Utah, and Wisconsin, and could have been purchased as early as November 18, 2024.
The recall has been upgraded to Class I by the FDA due to the undeclared presence of milk. This poses a significant risk for people with lactose intolerance or other dairy allergies, potentially leading to severe reactions including anaphylaxis and gastrointestinal distress.
