Stop & Shop Alerts Customers to Voluntary Recall by Jonathan Sprouts Inc.

FAIRFIELD, Conn., April 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Following notification from its supplier, Jonathan Sprouts Inc., Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC has removed from stores select Jonathan Sprouts products due to potential salmonella contamination. The following products, all with a sell by date of 4/23, are affected by this recall:

• Jonathan's Alfalfa Sprouts, 4 oz., UPC # 03338370080
• Jonathan's Alfalfa with Radish Sprouts (Zesty), 4 oz., UPC # 7947304019
• Jonathan's Alfalfa Sprouts, 8 oz., UPC # 7947308301

To date, Stop & Shop has received no reports of illness associated with consumption of this product. Customers who have purchased the product should discard any unused portions or bring their purchase receipt to Stop & Shop for a full refund.

Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne 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.

Customers looking for additional information on the recall may call Jonathan Sprouts at 508-763-2577 or the Stop & Shop Customer Service line at 1-800-767-7772. For more information, consumers can visit our website at www.stopandshop.com.

About Stop & Shop

The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company employs more than 62,000 associates and operates more than 390 stores throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, New York, and New Jersey. The company helps support local communities fight hunger, combat childhood cancer and promote general health and wellness – with emphasis on children's educational and support programs. In its commitment to be a sustainable company, Stop & Shop is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and EPA's Smart Way program; has been awarded LEED (EB) certifications for 50 of its existing stores; and has been recognized by the EPCA for the superior energy management of its stores. Stop & Shop is an Ahold company. To learn more about Stop & Shop, visit www.stopandshop.com.

SOURCE The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company

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