Pita chips recalled because of Salmonella risk

Legacy Snack Solutions of Waukesha, WI, is voluntarily recalling certain batches of Giant Eagle Baked Pita Chips With Parmesan, Garlic & Herb because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. This action follows a California Diaries Inc. milk powder recall because of a concern of potential Salmonella contamination.

The recalled milk powder was supplied to a third-party manufacturer of a seasoning blend, and that blend may be present on the surface of the Giant Eagle Baked Pita Chips With Parmesan, Garlic & Herb.

Giant Eagle Baked Pita Chips With Parmesan, Garlic & Herb were distributed and sold exclusively at Giant Eagle and Market District locations across Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia and Indiana. The product is packaged in a 7.33 ounce, black bag with the Giant Eagle logo at the top, and is located in the snack aisle.

The recalled product can be identified by the following label information:

No illnesses have been reported. Routine testing by the seasonings blend manufacturer prior to use in production of the Giant Eagle Baked Pita Chips With Parmesan, Garlic & Herb showed that the seasonings batches were negative for Salmonella. However, Consumers who have purchased Giant Eagle Baked Pita Chips With Parmesan, Garlic & Herb are urged not to consume it.

About Salmonella infections
Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria does not usually look, smell, or taste spoiled. Anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile.

Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled product and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctors about the possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria because special tests are necessary to diagnose salmonellosis. Salmonella infection symptoms can mimic other illnesses, frequently leading to misdiagnosis.

Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. In some cases, however, diarrhea may be so severe that patients require hospitalization.

Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop a severe illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.

Some people get infected without getting sick or showing any symptoms. However, they may still spread the infections to others.