Grocery Chain In Massachusetts Recalling Some Foods Due To Salmonella Risk

MASSACHUSETTS — Big Y Foods has issued a voluntary recall of certain made-to-order subs, wraps, and paninis sold in its retail stores across Massachusetts and Connecticut due to a potential risk of salmonella contamination, the company announced.

The recall applies to sandwiches prepared on May 20 and 21 at Big Y’s in-store Kitchen Departments, following notification from supplier Smartcuts that a batch of sliced cucumbers used in the sandwiches may be linked to an ongoing salmonella outbreak associated with Bedner Growers Inc.

The Springfield-based grocery chain said the impacted sandwiches were prepared at the time of purchase at the sandwich counter and were not prepackaged or available for self-service. The company has halted sandwich operations at affected locations, discarded all related ingredients, and thoroughly sanitized the preparation areas.

Massachusetts stores involved in the recall include locations in Amherst, East Longmeadow, Greenfield, Longmeadow, North Adams, Northampton, Norwood, Pittsfield, Southampton, Springfield (James Avenue and Cooley Street locations), Ware and Wilbraham.

No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled items, the company stated.

Customers who purchased made-to-order sandwiches from the listed locations on May 20 or 21 are advised to return the product to any Big Y store or provide proof of purchase to receive a full refund.

Salmonella can cause serious infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Symptoms may include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

Consumers with questions can contact Big Y Foods at 1-800-828-2688 (option 7) or email wecare@bigy.com. Smartcuts can also be reached at 1-860-525-3237.