Stop & Shop Alerts Customers to Voluntary Recall by Goya Foods of Frozen Goya Mamey Pulp

QUINCY, Mass., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a recall by Goya Foods, Inc., The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC announced it has removed from sale frozen Goya Mamey Pulp due to the potential of salmonella contamination.

The following product was removed from sale:

• Frozen Goya Mamey Pulp, 14oz, UPC 4133109080 ( all expiration dates)

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, Stop & Shop has received no reports of illness associates with consumption of this product. Customers who have purchased the affected products should discard any unused portions and bring their purchase receipt to Stop & Shop for a full refund.  Consumers may call Goya Foods, Inc. Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (800) 275-4692.  Consumers also may call Stop & Shop's  Customer Service at (800) 767-7772 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and visit the Stop & Shop website at www.stopandshop.com  for more information.

About Stop & Shop

The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company employs more than 59,000 associates and operates stores throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, New York, and New Jersey. The company is a member of the US Green Building Council and has been awarded LEED (EB) certifications for 50 of its existing stores.  Stop & Shop has been recognized by the EPA for the superior energy management of its stores and is also a member of the EPA's Smart Way program.  

SOURCE The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company

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