Quaker Oats Cap n Crunch Cereal Recall: Salmonella Risk

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What happened, in plain English

Quaker Oats is recalling Cinnamon Crunch cereal due to potential Salmonella contamination. This could cause food poisoning if eaten. Consumers should check the best before date on the packaging.

Why it’s dangerous

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause food poisoning. If the cereal is contaminated with Salmonella, eating it could lead to symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.

Who’s affected

Anyone who owns or has purchased Cap n Crunch Cinnamon Crunch cereal with a best before date of August 2, 2024 or earlier. Children and elderly individuals may be at higher risk from food poisoning.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the packaging for Cap n Crunch Cinnamon Crunch cereal in 11.2 oz or 19.3 oz sizes. Look for the best before date of August 2, 2024 or any earlier date.

Brand
Quaker Oats
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Packaging
Look for the best before date on the cereal box, which should be August 2, 2024 or earlier.

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Questions people ask

Is this cereal safe to eat?

The recall is for potential Salmonella contamination. If the best before date is August 2, 2024 or earlier, the cereal may be unsafe and should not be consumed.

What should I do if I have this cereal?

Check the best before date on the packaging. If it's August 2, 2024 or earlier, contact Quaker Oats for instructions.

How can I get a refund?

The recall record does not mention refunds or returns. Contact Quaker Oats directly for assistance.

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Subject: Recall F-0993-2024 — Quaker Oats Quaker Oats

Hello,

I own a Quaker Oats that is covered by recall F-0993-2024 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-0993-2024 (December 15, 2023) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0993-2024 to see it in context.
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