PLEASANTON, Calif., Aug. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Safeway Inc. has been notified by Fresh Food Concepts, Inc. of Buena Park, CA that it is voluntarily recalling various Layer Dip products containing guacamole, including Signature Cafe 6 Layer Dip, because the avocado has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. As a precautionary measure, Safeway is issuing a voluntary follow-on recall of the following products with the specified "Use By" dates that were produced by Fresh Foods Concepts, Inc.:

Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Dominick's, Genuardi's, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs and Pak N' Save customers who purchased the above-listed products should destroy or return them to the store for a refund.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Fresh Food Concepts, Inc. reported that its recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the FDA which revealed that the imported AVOCADO PULP used in these products contained the bacteria. Fresh Food Concepts, Inc. also reported it has ceased the use of avocado from the supplier.  

Consumers with questions may contact Fresh Food Concepts, Inc at 1-714-562-5000 ext 134, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT or can call 1-800-SAFEWAY.

SOURCE Safeway Inc.

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