Quaker Chewy Bars 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 is recalling several sizes of Chewy Bars because they may contain Salmonella bacteria. This could cause food poisoning if eaten, so it's important to stop using affected products.

Why it’s dangerous

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause food poisoning. If the bars contain this bacteria, eating them could lead to symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. The risk is low but should be avoided to prevent illness.

Who’s affected

Anyone who owns or has eaten Quaker Chewy Bars with a best before date of August 2, 2024 or earlier. Children and elderly individuals are at slightly higher risk due to potential food poisoning.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Quaker Chewy Bars with a best before date of August 2, 2024 or earlier. The product comes in various package sizes, including 8ct, 18ct, 30ct, 36ct, 58ct, 1ct, and 440ct packages.

Brand
Quaker
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Best Before Date
Look for the best before date on the package; if it's August 2, 2024 or earlier, the product is affected.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to eat?

No, Quaker is recalling these bars due to potential Salmonella contamination. If the best before date is August 2, 2024 or earlier, they should not be consumed.

What should I do if I have the affected product?

Check the best before date. If it's August 2, 2024 or earlier, stop using it and dispose of it safely.

Are there any other products affected?

Only Quaker Chewy Bars with a best before date of August 2, 2024 or earlier are affected.

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Subject: Recall F-0940-2024 — Quaker Quaker

Hello,

I own a Quaker that is covered by recall F-0940-2024 from Quaker.

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-0940-2024 (December 15, 2023) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0940-2024 to see it in context.
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