A possible salmonella contamination has prompted a recall of nearly 40 kinds of Quaker brand granola bars and cereals.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced the voluntary recall by Quaker Canada on Thursday. The company has recalled the products that range from Harvest Crunch granola cereal to chewy and dip granola bars to Cap'n Crunch treat bars. The affected products were sold across the country. They have best before dates that range from January 11, 2024 to October 7, 2024.
The recall in Canada was triggered by one initiated in the United States by the Quaker Oats Company.
"This action is being taken in Canada out of an abundance of caution and commitment to the wellbeing of our Canadian consumers," Quaker Canada said in a statement.
Anyone with these recalled products is advised not to eat them and should either throw them in the garbage or return them to the store where they were purchased. Anyone who has consumed one of the affected products and becomes sick is advised to call their doctor.
Food contaminated with salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick, according to the CFIA. Symptoms of salmonella infection include fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. Pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk.
To-date, there have been no reported illnesses linked to the recalled cereals and granola bars.
A full list of the affected products can be found by clicking here.