Taylor Farms Recalls Bagged Salads Due to Possible

Salmonella Contamination

DENVER— The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment today announced that Taylor Farms Retail Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of 3,265 cases of various salad blends due to possible contamination with Salmonella following a random test on a package of spinach by the state of Washington’s Department of Agriculture.

The following recalled products were distributed in Colorado to King Soopers and City Market stores and contain a “Best By” date of 10-18-11 on the packaging:

There have been no reported illnesses to date. All stores are being notified to pull the products from their shelves. Consumers who may have purchased the product are advised not to eat the product and either throw it away or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

Recalled products also were distributed in Arizona, California, Florida, Kentucky, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Puerto Rico and sold in various retail supermarkets.

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy people may experience fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea that may be bloody. In rare cases, the organism can get into the bloodstream and cause more serious complications. Anyone with symptoms after eating this product should contact a health care provider.

For more information, call Taylor Farms at 1-877-323-7374.