Giant recalls trail mix because of possible Listeria contamination

A local grocery chain has announced a recall of a variety of trail mix, due to listeria concerns. Giant Food, LLC says they have pulled certain Nature’s Promise Trail Mix and Walnuts, made by Woodstock Farms Manufacturing, Inc., off the shelves, because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The following product is included in this recall:
·    Nature’s Promise Cranberry Trail Mix, 12 oz., UPC 68826706612 with a best by date of 9/17/2016 and a lot number of 16082, 16099 or 16117
·    Nature’s Promise Walnut Halves & Pieces, 7oz., UPC 68826714404 with best by dates of 4/2/2017 and 4/19/2017 and a lot number of 16093 or 16110

Giant says they haven’t received any reports of illnesses at this time. Officials say that Listeria is a common organism found in nature, but that eating food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. Healthy people rarely contract listeriosis, but according to Officials, listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea, and fatal infections in those with weakened immune systems, such as infants, the elderly and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy.

Those who have purchased the trail mix products listed above, should throw away any unused portions, and bring their purchase receipt to Giant for a full refund.

Questions about the recall can be directed to Woodstock Farms Manufacturing at 1-800-526-4349, option 2, or Giant Food Customer Service at 888-469-4426.