Quaker Quinoa Granola Bars recalled over Listeria risk

Recall date

May 16, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

The Quaker Oats Company recalls Quaker Quinoa Granola Bars, yogurt, fruit and nut flavor packaged in a multi colored box with brown lettering. 5, 1.23…

Recall number

F-1666-2016

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

The Quaker Oats Company

Sold / distributed

Product was distributed to 40 different customers in 87 different U.S. locations. See attached spreadshett for a customer list.

Why it was recalled

Sunflower kernels used in Quinoa bars are contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes.

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

Quaker Quinoa Granola Bars, yogurt, fruit and nut flavor packaged in a multi colored box with brown lettering. 5, 1.23 oz bars per box.