Two Products Recalled Due to Salmonella and Undeclared Milk

DENVER-State health officials Monday announced two national food recalls, one involving Malt-O-Meal Unsweetened Puffed Rice and Unsweetened Puffed Wheat cereals due to potential contamination with Salmonella, and the other involving Harry and David Chocolate-Covered Select Blend Espresso Beans containing milk as an undeclared ingredient.

The recalled cereals have “best if used by” dates ranging from April 8, 2008 to March 18, 2009 and were distributed at Albertsons and King Sooper stores in Colorado. The cereals are marketed under the Malt-O-Meal brand and under the following private label brands:

• Acme
• America’s Choice
• Food Club
• Giant
• Hannaford
• Jewel
• Laura Lynn
• Pathmark
• Shaw’s
• Shoprite
• Tops
• Weis Quality

The recalled espresso beans come in 8-oz. clear plastic bags and have “best if used by” dates after August 28, 2005. They would have been sold prior to April 5, 2008. Products containing soy milk are not subject to the recall.

Anyone who consumes the beans and is allergic to milk can experience a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction.

Six Harry and David stores located in Colorado may have carried the recalled espresso beans. Store locations include

• Arapahoe Crossing Shopping Center, Aurora
• Flat Irons, Broomfield
• Prime Outlets, Castle Rock
• Colorado Mills, Lakewood
• Prime Outlets, Loveland
• Prime Outlets, Silverthorne

Salmonella is a foodborne illness which may cause fever, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Anyone who ate the recalled cereal and is experiencing symptoms should contact a health care provider.

No illnesses associated with the recalled products have been reported.

Individuals who purchased either of the products may return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers with additional questions about the cereal may call 1-877-665-9331 and about the espresso beans, 1-800-233-1101.