The Quaker Oats Company: Food Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: F-1665-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Quaker Quinoa Granola Bars, Chocolate Nut Medley packaged in a multi colored box with brown lettering. 5, 1.23 oz bars per box.

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: May 16, 2016

Date Posted: July 20, 2016

Recall Number: F-1665-2016

Event ID: 74210

Reason for Recall:

Sunflower kernels used in Quinoa bars are contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 470 cases, 12 units per case, 5 bars per unit.

Code Information:

best before date October 16, 2016 and October 17, 2016

Distribution Pattern:

Product was distributed to 40 different customers in 87 different U.S. locations. See attached spreadshett for a customer list.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated