Pittsburgh’s Giant Eagle Recalls Bagged Salads Due to Listeria Concerns

Giant Eagle Recalls Bagged Salads in Pittsburgh Amid Listeria FearsGiant Eagle Recalls Bagged Salads in Pittsburgh Amid Listeria Fears Giant Eagle, a grocery chain based in Pittsburgh, has issued a recall for several varieties of bagged salads due to concerns over possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects select packages of salads produced at the company’s facility in Washington, Pennsylvania. The recalled products include: * Giant Eagle Premium Chopped Salad (12 oz.) * Giant Eagle Premium Spinach Salad (11 oz.) * Giant Eagle Spring Mix (5 oz.) * Giant Eagle Garden Salad (12 oz.) * Giant Eagle Caesar Salad (10 oz.) The affected salads were sold at various Giant Eagle locations in western Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh, Beaver County, and Butler County. The salads have a best-by date of April 30, 2023. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause listeriosis, an infection that can lead to serious health problems, including fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems are at an increased risk for severe infections. Giant Eagle is urging consumers who have purchased the affected products to discard them immediately and not consume them. The company is cooperating with health officials in the investigation and is taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety of its customers. Symptoms of listeriosis typically occur within two weeks of consuming contaminated food, but the incubation period can range from three days to 70 days. Consumers who experience any symptoms after eating the recalled salads should seek medical attention promptly. Customers with questions about the recall can contact Giant Eagle’s customer service department at 1-800-553-2324.