Giant Alerts Customers to Voluntary Recall by the T. Marzetti Company of Southwest Dip and Spinach Dip

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Mar 01, 2010, 07:00 ET

LANDOVER, Md., March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a recall by the T. Marzetti Company, Giant Food LLC announced it had removed from sale Marzetti Southwest Dip and Marzetti Spinach Dip due to the potential of salmonella contamination.

The following code dates and UPC's are affected:

  • Marzetti Southwest Dip 15.5oz, UPC 00 70200-52004, Best by: APR2010F, APR2810F, MAY1610F, MAY3110F, JUN0610F, JUN1410F and JUN1910F
  • Marzetti Spinach Dip 15.0oz, UPC 00 70200-52059, Best by: APR1910F, MAY0910F and JUN0710F

Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial food borne illnesses. Salmonella infections can be life-threatening, especially to those with weak immune systems, such as infants, the elderly and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy. The most common manifestations of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within eight to 72 hours. Additional symptoms may be chills, headache, nausea and vomiting that can last up to seven days.

To date, the T. Marzetti Company has received no reports of illness associated with consumption of this product. Customers who have purchased the affected products should discard any unused portions or bring their purchase receipt to Giant Food for a full refund. Consumers may call the T. Marzetti Company Consumer response Department at 1-800-427-0147. Consumers also may call Giant's Customer Service at (888) 469-4426 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and visit the Giant Food website at www.giantfood.com. for more information.

About Giant Food

Giant Food LLC, headquartered in Landover, MD, operates 181 supermarkets in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia, and employs approximately 22,000 associates. Included within the 181 stores are 164 full-service pharmacies. For more on Giant, visit www.giantfood.com.

SOURCE Giant Food LLC

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