Kashi trail mix granola bars recalled due to Listeria contamination

A local grocery chain says that it has pulled a granola products from sale, after they were recalled by its manufacturer for possible listeria contamination. Giant Foods says they have removed some Kashi Company products for their shelves, because they are potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The following product is included in this recall:
·    Kashi Trail Mix Chewy Granola Bars, 7.4 oz. (6 ct), UPC 1862703000 with a Better if Used Before Date of JAN0417; JAN0517; JAN0617; JAN0717; JAN0817; JAN0917

Giant says they haven’t received any reports of illness 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 granola bar 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 Kashi at 1-877-747-2467 or Giant Food Customer Service at 888-469-4426.