CLASS I Food recall · Reported 20 Jul 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Quaker Quinoa Granola Bars, Chocolate Nut Medley recalled
The Quaker Oats is recalling Quaker Quinoa Granola Bars, Chocolate Nut Medley. The recall was initiated on 16 May 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1665-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74210
- Recalling firm
- The Quaker Oats, Chicago, IL
- Brand
- Quaker
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 16 May 2016
- FDA classified
- 11 Jul 2016
- Reported
- 20 Jul 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Granola Bars
Timeline
| 16 May 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 Jul 2016 | Classified by FDA | +56 days |
| 20 Jul 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Sunflower kernels used in Quinoa bars are contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
Quaker Quinoa Granola Bars, Chocolate Nut Medley packaged in a multi colored box with brown lettering. 5, 1.23 oz bars per box.
Where it was distributed
Product was distributed to 40 different customers in 87 different U.S. locations. See attached spreadshett for a customer list.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Sunflower kernels used in Quinoa bars are contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
best before date October 16, 2016 and October 17, 2016
Where was it sold?
Product was distributed to 40 different customers in 87 different U.S. locations. See attached spreadshett for a customer list.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 74210| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Quaker Quinoa Granola Bars, yogurt, fruit and nut flavor recalledQuaker | The Quaker Oats | Listeria | IL |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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