LANDOVER, Md., Oct. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Giant Food of Landover, Md., following a recall by Talenti, announced it removed from sale chocolate peanut butter cup gelato due to possible salmonella contamination in the peanut butter.
All sell by dates of the following product are included in this recall:
- Talenti Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Gelato, UPC 18685200094, 16 oz.
To date, Giant Food has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products. Customers who have purchased the product should discard any unused portions and bring their purchase receipt to Giant Food 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.
Consumers looking for additional information on the recall may call Talenti customer service at (612) 455-8104. In addition customers may call Giant Customer Service at (888) 469-4426 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for more information. Customers can also visit the Giant website at www.giantfood.com.
About Giant Food of Landover, Md.
Giant Food LLC, headquartered in Landover, Md., operates 171 supermarkets in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia, and employs approximately 22,000 associates. Included within the 171 stores are 157 full-service pharmacies. Giant is owned by Ahold USA, Inc. For more information on Giant, visit www.GiantFood.com.
SOURCE Giant Food of Landover, Md.
