Giant Granola Bars recalled due to Listeria contamination

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

The following product is included in this recall:

• Giant Chewy Trail Mix Bars – Fruit & Nut, 6 pack/7.4 oz, UPC 8826701566, with best by dates of JUN 19 16, AUG 13 16, AUG 14 16, SEP 10 16, OCT 07 16, OCT 08 16
• Giant Protein Granola Bars (Peanut, Almond & Dark Chocolate), 5 pack/7 oz., UPC 8826714290 with best by dates of JUN 03 16, JUN 19 16, AUG 14 16, SEP 13 16, SEP 14 16, OCT 11 16

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 TreeHouse Private Brands at 1-800-756-5781 or Giant Food Customer Service at 888-469-4426.