Quaker Oats Recalls Quinoa Granola Bars For Possible Contamination

Quaker Oats Quinoa Granola Bars are being recalled after sunflower kernels were found to may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (L.mono).

"Listeria monocytogenes (L.mono) is an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women," according to the Federal Food and Drug Administration.

Although there were no reported illnesses, the Quaker Oats Company, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, Inc., is doing the recall as a precaution to the public's health.

The recalled products include:

• 6.1 ounce boxes of Quaker Quinoa Granola Bars Chocolate Nut Medley with UPC code 30000 32241 and Best Before Dates of: 10/16/2016, 10/17/2016
• 6.1 ounce boxes of Quaker Quinoa Granola Bars Yogurt, Fruit & Nut with UPC 30000 32243 and Best

Before Dates of: 10/10/2016, 10/11/2016

Consumers who have purchased either of the above products are urged to dispose of or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

They can also direct any questions to 800-856-5781, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (EST), or find more information at www.quakeroats.com.

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