Quaker Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar Recall: Potential Salmonella Risk

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Recalling firmThe Quaker Oats Co.1703 E Voorhees St · Danville, IL 61834-6256

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What happened, in plain English

Quaker Oats is recalling brown sugar oatmeal squares that may contain Salmonella. This recall affects products with best before dates up to August 2, 2024. The risk of food poisoning is serious, so affected consumers should stop using these products immediately.

Why it’s dangerous

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause severe food poisoning, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. If the product is contaminated, eating it can result in serious illness, especially for vulnerable populations.

Who’s affected

Anyone who owns or uses Quaker Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar products with best before dates up to August 2, 2024. Children and elderly individuals are at higher risk due to potential food poisoning.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Quaker Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar products with best before dates up to August 2, 2024. The product comes in 14.5 oz, 21 oz, 43.5 oz 3 Pack, and 29 oz 2 Count packages.

Brand
Quaker Oats
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

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Immediately stop using Quaker Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar products with best before dates up to August 2, 2024.

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Questions people ask

What products are affected by this recall?

Quaker Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar products with best before dates up to August 2, 2024, including 14.5 oz, 21 oz, 43.5 oz 3 Pack, and 29 oz 2 Count packages.

How can I check if my product is affected?

Check the best before date on the package; if it is up to August 2, 2024, the product is affected.

What should I do if I have the affected product?

Stop using the product immediately and contact Quaker Oats for further instructions.

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Subject: Recall F-0989-2024 — Quaker Oats Quaker Oats

Hello,

I own a Quaker Oats that is covered by recall F-0989-2024 from Quaker Oats.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #F-0989-2024 (December 15, 2023) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0989-2024 to see it in context.
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The Quaker Oats Co. recalls Quaker Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar 14.5 oz; 21 oz; 43.5 oz 3 Pack; 29 oz 2 Count

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