The product's grape tomato ingredient may be contaminated with salmonella.
QUINCY – The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. LLC is alerting customers to a voluntary recall of Mann Packing “Snacks On the Go with Celery, Carrots, Tomatoes” because the grape tomato ingredient may be contaminated with salmonella, according to a press release.
"The following product with best if used by dates ranging from May 9, 2011 - May 16, 2011 is affected by this recall: Mann Packing 'Snacks On the Go with Celery, Carrots, Tomatoes,' 8.75 oz., UPC 71651901501," the release stated.
To date, Stop & Shop has received no reports of illness associated with consumption of this product. Customers who have purchased the product should bring any unused portions or 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.
For information on the recall, call Stop & Shop at 1-800-767-7772 or go online to www.stopandshop.com.