BCFoods, Inc. is recalling approximately 5,037 pounds of various dried celery products because an ingredient tested positive for Salmonella. The recall affects bulk 25-pound and 11-pound fiber cartons of celery stalk canners, cross-cut celery, and celery stalk and leaf dice distributed to manufacturers and distributors. Consumers and businesses should not use these products, as Salmonella can cause serious infections, particularly in vulnerable populations. Affected products were distributed in California, Florida, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wisconsin; you should return any affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
The product may be contaminated with Salmonella, a pathogen that can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis.
Full refund upon return
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