Food Safety Notice: ROGERS FOODS wheat bran, oat bran, wheat germ, and all Oat and Oat based cereal blends containing porridge are agricultural products and are not ready-to-eat.

For best food safety, these products are intended to be cooked, baked, or toasted before eating.

After handling dry grains or bran, wash your hands and clean/sanitize countertops, utensils, and bowls to help prevent cross-contamination. When in doubt, especially for young children, older adults, pregnant people, or anyone with a weakened immune system, choose cooked preparations.

Preparation Tip: For a warm, nutty flavour, you can lightly toast wheat bran, oat bran, or wheat germ before eating. Toast in a dry skillet over medium heat (stirring constantly) or spread on a baking sheet and heat in the oven until fragrant, then cool before using in yogurt, smoothies, cereal, or baking.

Package warning is there to remind customers that these products should not be consumed directly from the bag without proper cooking, much like the safety notice you see on flour.