Consumers Who Bought Recalled Quaker Oats Products May Be Owed Money After Salmonella Contamination

In late 2023 and into 2024, Quaker Oats — a brand owned by PepsiCo — recalled dozens of products due to potential Salmonella contamination. The FDA linked the contamination to one of Quaker's manufacturing facilities. Products recalled included varieties of Quaker oats, Cap'n Crunch cereal, Quaker granola bars, and other Quaker-brand snacks.

Salmonella is a bacterial infection that can cause serious illness — including nausea, vomiting, severe diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. For the elderly, young children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, Salmonella can be life-threatening.

A proposed class action settlement has been reached for consumers who purchased affected products. People who became seriously ill may have stronger individual cases.

What the Quaker Oats Lawsuit Is About

According to the FDA recall notice, the contamination was traced to a Quaker Oats production facility. The recall was issued under FDA Case #Z-2857-2024 and covered a significant range of products sold in grocery stores nationwide.

Lawsuits allege that Quaker Oats and PepsiCo failed to maintain adequate food safety controls at the affected facility and continued selling products after contamination warning signs existed.

Consumers who purchased covered products may be eligible for money through a class settlement. People who actually became sick after eating recalled products may have individual injury cases that go beyond the class settlement.

Who May Qualify

You may qualify if:

1. You purchased Quaker Oats, Cap'n Crunch, Quaker granola, or other Quaker-brand products covered by the recall — approximately June 2023 through December 2023, OR
2. You became ill with symptoms consistent with Salmonella infection after consuming these products — including fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal cramps — especially if you required medical attention.

What Could This Mean for You?

Consumers who purchased affected products may be eligible for money through the proposed class settlement. People who became seriously ill — especially those who were hospitalized or had prolonged illness — may have stronger individual cases worth evaluating separately.

We do not quote specific amounts per person. What any case may be worth depends on your specific circumstances, the severity of your illness, and how each case resolves.

Filing Deadline

Deadlines for the class settlement and individual injury cases differ. Don't assume you have unlimited time — check your options now.

How This Works — Step by Step

Step 1 — Fill out the free form

No cost, no commitment. Takes about two minutes.

Step 2 — A lawyer reviews your situation

A lawyer reviews whether you purchased affected products or were injured.

Step 3 — Attorneys work on contingency

If you qualify, attorneys work on contingency — you pay nothing unless you win.

Step 4 — Your case is filed

Your claim is filed in the class settlement or as an individual case, depending on your circumstances.

Common Questions

Do I need a receipt to prove I bought these products?

Generally not required for the class settlement — memory of purchase or matching product descriptions may be enough.

I got sick — is my case stronger?

Yes. People who became ill and sought medical attention may have individual injury cases that are separate from and potentially worth more than the class settlement.

How do I know if my product was recalled?

The FDA published a list of affected product codes and UPC numbers. A lawyer can help you compare your product.

I threw away the product — can I still file?

Yes. You don't need to have kept the packaging.

What if my child got sick after eating Cap'n Crunch?

Children and elderly people are especially vulnerable to Salmonella. If your child was ill and needed medical care, their case may be particularly worth evaluating.

Sources

• FDA Recall Notice: Quaker Oats Company, Case #Z-2857-2024.
• CDC: Salmonella infection information and outbreak data.
• PACER: Class action settlement filings.