Is Quaker Oats still owned by Quakers? Is there a recall on Captain Crunch cereal?

Quaker Oats company was founded in 1877 by Henry Parsons Crowell, who was a Quaker himself. He chose the name Quaker Oats because he wanted to associate his product with the values of honesty, integrity, and purity that Quakers are known for.

However, Quaker Oats is not affiliated with any religious organization, and it has not been owned by Quakers since 1901 when it became a publicly traded company. Today, Quaker Oats is owned by PepsiCo, one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world.

The Captain Crunch cereal was introduced in 1963 by Quaker Oats, and it features the cartoon character of Captain Horatio Magellan Crunch, a naval officer who sails the seas with his crew of kids and a dog named Sea Dog.

The cereal is known for its crunchy texture and sweet flavor, but it has also been criticized for its high sugar content and artificial colors. Recently, there have been rumors that Captain Crunch cereal is being recalled due to health concerns.

However, these rumors are false, and there is no recall of Captain Crunch cereal. The official website of Quaker Oats states that “Captain Crunch is safe to eat and does not contain any harmful ingredients”.