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Quaker Oats issue December 2023 recall list over Salmonella fears including Nature Valley bars update
- Nature Valley manufacturers Quaker Oats have announced a voluntary recall of a sizeable list of products for December 2023.
- The products, which include Quaker Chewy Bars and Granola, are being recalled over fears they may be contaminated by Salmonella.
- Customers in possession of the relevant products are being encouraged to dispose of them and contact Quaker regarding reimbursement.
The food and drink company stressed that there have been no reports of illness associated with the flagged products, and that the recall was voluntary.
Quaker Oats announces mass December 2023 recall due to potential Salmonella contamination
Cereal and snack bar giants Quaker Oats have opted to recall a significant amount of their produce shortly before the holiday season, citing fears over potential contamination.
In a brief statement, Quaker confirmed that they had made the decision due to fears that their products may have encountered salmonella, though did not go into details about how the potential contamination may have occurred.
The recall affects consumers in the United States, as well as Puerto Rico, Guam and Saipan.
While there have been no confirmed injuries or illnesses associated with the products, Quaker noted that Salmonella is a highly dangerous bacterial infection, that can cause “serious and sometimes fatal infections” in immuno-compromised people.
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The products being recalled
Though the ever-popular Nature Valley bars were spared from the recall list, a number of consumer favorites are to be disposed of, according to Quaker, with the recall including over 40 products in total.
Included in the lengthy list are:
- Quaker Big Chewy Bars
- Quaker Granola
- Quaker Snack Mixes
- Quaker Chewy Dipps
You can view the December 2023 Quaker Oats recall list in full here.
What to do if you have a recalled product
Firstly, make sure to consult the full list to ensure that your product is definitely affected – in that it has the correct UPC code and Best Before date.
If you believe you do have product(s) that fit the recall description, you do not need to return them – simply dispose of them in your home.
Once you have done this, you may follow up with Quaker Oats using its automated reimbursement service, where you can claim a refund on the recalled items.
