Los Angeles Salad Company Voluntarily Recalls Product Because of Possible Health Risk

Los Angeles Salad Company Voluntarily Recalls Product Because of
Possible Health Risk


Contact:
John Shaughnessy
626-322-9017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Industry, CA -- August 22, 2007 -- Los Angeles
Salad Company, located in City of Industry, CA is recalling its "Genuine
Sweet Baby Carrots" with a Sell By Date Code up to and including August
16, 2007 printed on the back of the packages because the product may be
contaminated with the bacteria Shigella. Shigella infection can cause
diarrhea (which may be bloody), fever, nausea and vomiting. Illness
usually lasts from 4 to 14 days. In some persons, especially the very
young, the very old and people with compromised immune systems, the
diarrhea can be more severe. Infection can occur after eating and
drinking food and water that is contaminated with Shigella and can be
passed from person to person.

The product was sold in packages with two labels. One is labeled "Los
Angeles Salad Genuine Sweet Baby Carrots" distributed by Kroger Co. King
Sooper, in Colorado, Kroger Co. Ralphs in California; Publix in Georgia
and Florida. All of these packages were sold in flexible plastic bags in
7 and 8 oz. size with a Sell By Date Code up to and including August 16,
2007. The second label was "Trader Joe's Genuine Sweet Baby Carrots"
distributed by Trader Joe's in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada,
Oregon and Washington in 7 oz. flexible plastic bags with a Sell By Date
Code up to and including August 8, 2007.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the same product
sold in Canada was contaminated with Shigella. There were four reported
incidences of illness in Canada from August 4-6, 2007. No one was
hospitalized and all persons affected have fully recovered. An ongoing
investigation is being conducted to find the cause of the problem, but
at this time the source has not been determined.

This is precautionary notice. Consumers who have purchased Los Angeles
Salad Company's "Genuine Sweet Baby Carrots" are urged to return it to
the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may
contact Los Angeles Salads at (1-626-322-9017).