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FDA recalls · F-1666-2016

The Quaker Oats Company recall

  • FoodQuaker Quinoa Granola Bars, yogurt, fruit and nut flavor packaged in a multi colored box with brown lettering. 5, 1.23 oz bars per box.
  • ReasonSunflower kernels used in Quinoa bars are contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes.
  • ClassClass I: most serious: the food could cause serious health problems or death
  • StatusClosed by FDA, ended 2018-02-27
  • DatesFirm started it 2016-05-16. In FDA's enforcement report 2016-07-20.
  • Sold inProduct was distributed to 40 different customers in 87 different U.S. locations. See attached spreadshett for a customer list.
  • Amount970 cases, 12 units per case, 5 bars per unit
  • Codesbest before date October 10, 2016 and October 11, 2016
  • FirmThe Quaker Oats Company, Chicago, IL · Voluntary: Firm initiated

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From FDA's enforcement report, via openFDA (CC0): raw data for this recall. FDA's own Enforcement Report search finds it by its number, F-1666-2016. Class meanings: FDA.