The Centre for Food Safety (CFS)

Cereal products

Product names: 
(1) QUAKER OATMEAL SQUARES HONEY NUT
(2) QUAKER OATMEAL SQUARES CINNAMON
(3) QUAKER OATMEAL SQUARES ORIGINAL
Brand: QUAKER 
Pack size: 14.5 ounces
Place of origin: United States (US)
Best-before dates: January 11 to October 1, 2024
Importer: PepsiCo Beverages (HK) Ltd

• The CFS, through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted a notification from the Food and Drug Administration of the US that the above-mentioned products might have been contaminated by Salmonella.
• Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted local importers for follow-up. A preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importer had imported into Hong Kong the affected products concerned.
• Salmonella infection may cause fever and gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. The effects on infants, young children, the elderly and persons with a weak immune system could be more severe and may even lead to death.

• The importer concerned has stopped sales, removed from shelves the affected products and has initiated a recall according to the CFS's instructions.
• The CFS will alert the trade to the incident, and will continue to follow up and take appropriate action. The investigation is ongoing.

• Stop using or selling the products concerned immediately if they possess them.

• Not to consume the affected products if they have bought any.

The CFS press release

• Members of the public may call the hotline of the importer at 2236 5480 during office hours for enquiries about the recall.