Carlisle -- Following notification from its manufacturer, Giant Food Stores and Martin's Food Markets recalled the following Giant Brand Instant Nonfat Dry Milk product: Giant Brand Instant Nonfat Dried Milk, 32-ounce size, UPC 68826707832 with Date Codes FEB0911S and JAN2111S.
The item was removed from store shelves because it was produced with nonfat dried milk that is part of a national recall by Plainview Milk and may have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella bacteria.
Customers who have purchased the product should discard any unused portions and bring their purchase receipt to any Giant Food Store or Martin's Food Market for a full refund. To date, Giant has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of this product.
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 8 to 72 hours. Additional symptoms may be chills, headache, nausea and vomiting that can last up to seven days.
For more information, call the Giant corporate brands consumer line at 877-846-9949. Customers can visit the Giant and Martin's Web sites to view an up-to-date list of all Class I and Class II recalls of products carried in its stores at www.giantfoodstores.com and www.martinsfoods.com.
