The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0984-2024·Announced 2024-03-06

Cap n Crunch Treats cereal bars recalled for potential Salmonella

Quaker Oats recalled Cap n Crunch Treats cereal bars for potential Salmonella. Affected products have a Best Before date of August 2, 2024, or earlier.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen. The source indicates 'potential Salmonella' with no reported illnesses or injuries. Per the rubric, high-risk pathogens without reported illness qualify as Score 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

The Quaker Oats Company initiated a voluntary recall of Cap n Crunch Treats Original Crunch Cereal Bars (0.84 oz in 8-count and 16-count packages) due to potential Salmonella contamination.

The recall affects 22,512,942 total cases distributed nationally across all US states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Saipan, as well as internationally. Affected products carry a Best Before date of August 2, 2024, or earlier.

Consumers should not consume these products. If you have purchased affected cereal bars, dispose of them or return them to your retailer for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Cap n Crunch Treats Original Crunch Cereal Bars 0.84 oz 8 Count; 0.84 oz 16 Count
Manufacturer
The Quaker Oats Co.
Category
Food — Breakfast Snacks
Hazard
  • salmonella

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Best Before of Aug-02-24 and any earlier date

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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