On Jan. 11, the Saskatchewan Health Authority has announced the recall of Quaker brand granola bars and cereals, along with the Cap’n Crunch brand Treat Bars. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is concerned that many of these cereals and granola bars could have been exposed to microbial contamination and pose the risk of containing Salmonella.
The recalled products contain a best before date that ranges from between Jan. 11, 2024, and either July 9, Sept. 7, or Oct. 7, 2024, depending on the specific product.
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled in any way. If consumed, individuals can become ill and may experience short-term symptoms that include fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal craps, and diarrhea. Long-term complications resulting from the exposure to Salmonella may include severe arthritis.
The risk is higher for young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. For individuals in these demographics, symptoms may include serious and sometimes deadly infections.
If you think that you or your child has become sick after consuming a recalled product, the best approach is to contact your healthcare provider immediately.
If you discover any recalled products, these should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased. Do not eat, serve, use, sell, or distribute any recalled products.
A food recall does not necessarily mean every recalled item is contaminated. Food recalls may be issued after a contaminant – in this case Salmonella – has been discovered at the facility where these products are made. The best course of action is to err on the side of caution and not consume recalled products.
A full list of recalled food items can be found online at Canada.ca at Recalls-Rappels.Canada.ca/en.
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