I’ve seen a lot of recalls, this is the first time I remember seeing only 21 boxes distributed to five specific stores. I’d like to know the back story on this one (maybe some avid barfblog readers can help).

The Quaker Oats Company, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, Inc., today announced a voluntary recall of a small quantity of Cap’n Crunch’s Peanut Butter Crunch cereal due to the potential presence of Salmonella. While the potentially affected product only reached five specific Target stores and is limited to 21 boxes of one variety with two Best Before Dates, Quaker is initiating the voluntary recall to protect public health.

The recall was initiated as the result of a routine sampling program by the company, which revealed the finished product may contain bacteria.

The product being recalled was distributed in limited quantities only to the five Target stores listed below. This recall only includes 21 outstanding boxes purchased after Nov 5.

This is some Willy Wonka golden ticket type stuff. I wonder if this was a market withdrawal that happened, except all but 21 boxes were pulled before sales. On the shelf quick, than off the shelf. Except for 21.