Quaker and General Mills said in a statement to CNN that their levels of glyphosate are "extremely low" and their products are safe for consumption. Glyphosate, which is used as a herbicide, was found in 26 out of the 28 products tested by the EWG, according to the report. In October, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) released a report with a list of two dozen Quaker Oats products that contained a controversial herbicide. Those who are more likely to experience severe symptoms are children younger than 5-years-old, adults older than 65-years-old, and people who have weak immune systems, according to the CDC. In rare cases, some people who have severe diarrhea might have to be hospitalized and the infection could spread from the intestines to the bloodstream and other areas of the body, according to the CDC. The illness typically lasts four to seven days, and most healthy people recover without treatment. Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause people to experience diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after being exposed, according to the CDC. No illnesses related to Salmonella have been confirmed to date," the report stated. In the meantime, the company is taking these actions out of commitment to and concern for consumers. "The company is working closely with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to further investigate this issue and ensure the recalled products are removed from store shelves and are no longer distributed. The company noted that no other Quaker Oats product has been recalled and that there are currently no Salmonella illnesses related to the product.
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