Fry’s Food Stores, a prominent grocery chain, has announced a voluntary recall of several varieties of its in-store made cheese dips due to the potential contamination with Salmonella. This action is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of its customers.
The recall was initiated after a supplier, Onions 52, notified Fry’s Food Stores on July 31st about receiving red, yellow, and white onions from Thomson International, Inc. These onions were implicated in a broader Salmonella outbreak. While Fry’s Food Stores immediately removed bulk onions sourced from Thomson International, Inc. from shelves on August 1st, further investigation revealed that red onions from the produce department, potentially linked to the affected supplier, might have been used as an ingredient in various cheese dips prepared in-store.
This recall affects cheese dips sold between May 15, 2020, and August 6, 2020, packaged in plastic containers. The following products are included in this recall:
| Product Name | UPC |
|---|---|
| MURRAY’S CHADS SMOKED GOUDA DIP | 207083-00000 |
| MURRAY’S JALEPENO JARLSBERG DIP | 207181-00000 |
| MURRAY’S BACON CHIVE JARLSBERG DIP | 207182-00000 |
| MURRAY’S SOUTHWESTERN JARLSBERG DIP | 207185-00000 |
| JARLSBERG DIP | 207201-00000 |
| JARLSBERG CHEESE SPREAD | 216407-20000 |
| PIMENTO CHEESE DIP | 226481-60000 |
| DELI JARLSBERG JALAPENO DIP | 236293-70000 |
| DELI BACON CHIVE JARLSBERG DIP | 236294-70000 |
| DELI SOUTHWESTERN JARLSBERG DIP | 236295-70000 |
| DELI JARLSBERG DIP | 237462-40000 |
| JARLSBERG DIP | 247199-00000 |
| DELI JARLSBERG CHEESE DIP | 286292-70000 |
| DELI APPLEWOOD CHEDDAR DIP | 286462-20000 |
| DELI BUFFALO BLUE CHEESE SPREAD | 295095-50000 |
| DELI SOUTHWEST CHEESE SPREAD | 295408-50000 |
| DELI RANCH CHEESE SPREAD | 295409-50000 |
Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations including young children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems. Symptoms of Salmonella infection, also known as salmonellosis, can include fever, diarrhea (potentially bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. While most healthy individuals recover fully, in rare cases, Salmonella can enter the bloodstream and lead to more severe conditions like arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis. Fry’s Food Stores emphasizes that no illnesses related to these cheese dips have been confirmed to date, and this recall is purely a preventative measure.
In line with its commitment to customer safety, Fry’s Food Stores has proactively removed all affected cheese dips from its store shelves. Furthermore, they have activated their customer recall notification system. This system is designed to alert customers who may have purchased the recalled cheese dips through register receipt messages and outbound phone calls, ensuring that shoppers are promptly informed about the situation.
Customers who have purchased any of the cheese dips listed above are strongly advised not to consume them. Instead, they should return the product to any Fry’s Food Stores location for a complete refund or exchange. For any further inquiries or concerns regarding this recall, customers can contact Kroger Customer Connect, Fry’s Food Stores’ parent company, at (800) 576-4377. The hotline is available Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. EST, and Saturday & Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. EST.
Fry’s Food Stores, a division of The Kroger Co., operates 122 stores and 93 fuel centers throughout Arizona, employing over 21,000 associates. Established in Arizona since 1960, Fry’s Food Stores is deeply committed to the communities it serves. The company’s motto, “Fresh for Everyone™,” and its purpose, “To Feed the Human Spirit®,” reflect its dedication to providing fresh, quality food and contributing positively to society. Through Kroger’s “Zero Hunger | Zero Waste” social impact plan, Fry’s Food Stores actively works to combat hunger and reduce waste. In 2019 alone, they donated 11 million meals to families in need in Arizona, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to community welfare. This recall underscores Fry’s Food Stores‘ unwavering commitment to food safety and customer satisfaction.
For media inquiries, please contact Pam Giannonatti at [email protected].
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Contact Information:
Consumers: Kroger Customer Connect, 800-576-4377
Media: Pam Giannonatti, [email protected]
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