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Giant, Martin's Recall Salad, Citing Listeria Concerns

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Carlisle, PA—Giant and Martin's Food Stores are recalling Dole Italian Blend Salad produced by Dole Fresh Vegetables, due to a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The bags of salad can be identified by name and UPC code: "Dole Italian Blend Salad" UPC 7143000819.

Neither Giant nor Martin's have received any reports of illness to date.

Customers who purchased the salad are urged to discard unused portions or bring the product's purchase receipt to a Giant or Martin's store for a full refund.

Consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may lead to listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. Symptoms include high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Those with weakened immune systems may suffer serious infections.

For more information about this recall, consumers may call Dole Food CompanyConsumer Response Center at 800-356-3111. Consumers may also call Giant/Martin's Stores customer service at 888-814-4268 or visit www.giantfoodstores.com or www.martinsfoods.com.

 

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