Stop & Shop Alerts Customers to Voluntary Recall by The T. Marzetti Company of Southwest Dip and Spinach Dip

QUINCY, Mass., March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a recall by the T. Marzetti Company, The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company 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 and bring their purchase receipt to Stop & Shop for a full refund.  Consumers may call the T. Marzetti Company Consumer response Department at 1-800-427-0147. Consumers may also call Stop & Shop 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