The Quaker Oats Company has withdrawn granola bars and granola cereals from the market due to the potential risk that they may have been contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella is an organism that can cause severe infections and, occasionally, fatal outcomes in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Individuals infected with Salmonella typically experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

In rare circumstances, Salmonella infection can lead to the organism entering the bloodstream and causing more serious illnesses, such as infected arteries (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis.

The company says products listed on this website (www.quakergranolarecall.com) were produced in the United States and distributed to Jamaica.

It is, therefore, urging consumers to check their pantries for any of the listed products and discard them.

Additionally, consumers with any of the mentioned products can return the described product to the original store where they purchased it, presenting their purchase receipt.

Quaker says it has not received reports of illnesses related to the products covered by this market withdrawal. It noted that it has reported these actions to the relevant local authorities.

For additional information, consumers with any of the mentioned products can contact the customer service hotline: consumers.[email protected]