WASHINGTON, March 2 (UPI) -- The Marzetti Co. of Columbus, Ohio, has announced the U.S. and Canadian recall of various varieties of its chip dips due to possible contamination.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the company initiated the recall of its Marzetti veggie dips, Oak Lake Farms chip dips and Great Value chip dips because an ingredient used in the products might be contaminated with salmonella bacteria.
The products were sold nationwide in the United States in plastic tubs. Products subject to recall in Canada include spinach veggie dip and southwest ranch dip.
Salmonella is a common food borne pathogen that can cause serious and life-threatening illness.
Consumers can return the recall products for a refund or contact the company at 800-427-0147.
More information, including specific expiration dates and product details, is available at http://www.marzetti.com/news/detail.php?pr=96.
