Listeria Recalls 2016: Giant Recalls Granola Bars

Giant is recalling some store brand granola bars due to listeria concerns, the retailer announced Thursday.

Giant's Sweet & Salty Almond Chewy Granola Bars have been recalled due to potential Listeria contamination.

The following product is included in this recall: GIANT/MARTIN’S Sweet & Salty Almond Chewy Granola Bars, 12 pack/7.4 oz, UPC 068826709280, with best by date DEC 07 16 and lot code 2151607200.

The supermarket chain said it has not received any reports of illnesses to date.

Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. Healthy people rarely contract listeriosis. However, listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths, as well as serious and sometimes fatal infections in those with weakened immune systems, such as infants, the elderly and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy.

Customers who have purchased the recalled product should discard any unused portions and bring their purchase receipt to Giant for a refund.

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