Press Release 09/04/2007
Kroger Pulls Potato Salad Due to Possible E. coli
Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin is advising consumers to check their refrigerators for potato salad sold by Kroger that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
Kroger is voluntarily pulling its brand of Mustard or Southern-Style potato salad with a "Best If Used By" date of Sept. 5, 2007. The supermarket chain took the action after the Ohio State Department of Agriculture discovered the pathogenic strain of E. coli bacteria as part of their routine food safety sampling program.
Consumers should not eat the potato salad but should return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly strain of bacteria that can cause bloody diarrhea and dehydration. The very young, seniors and persons with compromised immune systems are the most susceptible.
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