Date of Recall:
January 21, 2008

Product Recalled:
Deli Chef Tri-Bean Salad

Product Information:
All codes of Deli Chef Tri-Bean Salad are being recalled.  This product is sold from the deli counter

Recalling Firm :
Inter-American Products, a Division of The Kroger Co.
Cincinnati, OH

Consumers with questions about the recalled product may contact the company at 1-800-697-2448.

Problem/Reason for Recall:
The recalled products have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. Botulism can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention. The incubation period can be 2 hours to 2 weeks; in most cases the symptoms appear after 12 to 24 hours.

The green beans in the Tri-Bean Salad were processed by the New Era Canning Company, which has announced a recall of the beans.  The text of the New Era Canning Company Recall can be found on the FDA website at this location: http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/newera201_08.html .

No illnesses have been reported.  No other salad products are affected by this recall.

Customers are encouraged to dispose of the product and should contact the store where the product was purchased to receive a refund. 

Distribution:
The Tri-Bean Salad was sold at deli counters in stores in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan , Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, New Mexico, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
 
Press Release:    Not yet posted on FDA site

FDA for more information