March 9, 2010

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) -- Publix Super Markets, which has more than
1,000 stores in five Southern states, has voluntarily recalled four
kinds of seasoning mixes that may possibly be contaminated with
salmonella.

Publix says it has taken the store-brand mixes off of its
shelves. Shoppers may return them for a full refund.

The grocery store operator said late Monday that the mixes were
made with hydrolyzed vegetable protein supplied by Basic Food
Flavors, which is based in Las Vegas.

Consumers who eat products tainted with salmonella could suffer
serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly young
children, frail or elderly persons and others with weakened immune
systems.

Spokeswoman Maria Brous says there have been no reported cases
of illness with these products.

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