Stop & Shop Alerts Customers to Voluntary Recall by McCormick & Company

FAIRFIELD, Conn., March 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Following notification from its supplier, McCormick & Company, Stop & Shop has removed from stores McCormick's Golden Dipt Tempura Seafood Batter Mix.  The product may contain milk, an undeclared allergen.  The following product is affected by this recall:

• Golden Dipt Tempura Seafood Batter Mix, 8 oz., UPC 4123470132 with a Best By Date of OCT 08 12 H.

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.

Symptoms of food allergies typically appear from within a few minutes to two hours after a person has eaten the food to which he or she is allergic.  Allergic reactions can include: hives; flushed skin or rash; tingling or itchy sensation in the mouth; face, tongue, or lip swelling; vomiting and/or diarrhea; abdominal cramps; coughing or wheezing; dizziness and/or lightheadedness; swelling of the throat and vocal cords; difficulty breathing; loss of consciousness.

Customers looking for additional information on the recall may call McCormick's Consumer Affairs team at 1-800-632-5847 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