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Class I, DangerousF-0718-2019

Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch Cereal packaged in 17.1 ounce and 16.5 ounce cardboard boxes. Distributed by The Quaker Oats Company, Chicago IL

Recalled by Quaker Manufacturing, LLC on Nov 13, 2018

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Quaker Manufacturing, LLC recalled Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch Cereal packaged in 17.1 ounce and 16.5 ounce cardboard boxes. Distributed by The Quaker Oats Company, Ch in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Nov 13, 2018.

The recall was triggered by possible Salmonella contamination: "Product tested positive for Salmonella." Salmonella is one of the most common causes of U.S. foodborne illness, with symptoms that typically appear within six hours to six days of exposure.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "Distributed to distribution centers in AR, IA, IL, KS, MO, NE." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Cedar Rapids, IA. The recall covers 108 cases of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Dec 19, 2018), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.

Reason for Recall

Product tested positive for Salmonella.

Product Description

Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch Cereal packaged in 17.1 ounce and 16.5 ounce cardboard boxes. Distributed by The Quaker Oats Company, Chicago IL

Distribution

Distributed to distribution centers in AR, IA, IL, KS, MO, NE

What Should You Do?

  • 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
  • 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
  • 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
  • 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.

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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.