Stop & Shop Alerts Customers to Voluntary Recall by Great Range Brand All Natural Ground Bison

QUINCY, Mass., July 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company is alerting customers to a voluntary recall by Rocky Mountain Natural Meats of its Great Range Brand All Natural Ground Bison. The product was recalled due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

The following product was recalled:

• 16-ounce packages of Great Range Brand All Natural Ground Bison. This product has  "sell by or freeze by" dates of June 21, June 22, June 24, 2010 and a UPC Code 00-16447-10090

E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors and persons with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to food borne illness. Individuals concerned about illness should contact a physician.

To date, Stop & Shop has received no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Customers who have purchased the affected products should discard any unused portions and bring their purchase receipt to Stop & Shop for a full refund.  Customers looking for additional information are encouraged to call Stop & Shop Customer Service at (800) 767-7772 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for more information or visit the Stop & Shop website at www.stopandshop.com.

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