Beware in Denver Salads sold at Safeway recalled due to Salmonella risk

DENVER – The department of Public Health and Environment is recalling grape tomatoes sold in Colorado due to Salmonella risk. The recalled tomatoes were used in pre-packaged salads made by Taylor Farms Pacific for several stores. However, in Colorado, only products sold at Safeway stores are included in the recall.

According to a Safeway representative, the recalled products were pulled from store shelves on Sat. April 30. No illnesses have been reported.

The following Signature Café products sold at Safeway stores in Colorado are included in the recall:

– Chef salad in 11-oz. plastic trays with use by dates of 4/30/2011-5/5/2011 and UPC code 21130-06252

– Cobb salad in12-oz. plastic trays with use by dates of 4/30/2011-5/3/2011 and UPC code 21130-06251

– Greek salad in 13.5 oz. plastic tray with use by dates of 4/30/2011-5/3/2011 and 4/30/2011-5/5/2011, and UPC code 21130-06257

– Tomato mozzarella salad (sold at the deli counter) in varying sizes with use by dates of 4/30/2011-5/6/2011, 4/30/2011-5/7/2011, and 4/30/2011-5/8/2011, and UPC code 21256300000

Anyone who purchased any of the recalled products is advised to discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

Salmonella is a food-borne bacteria which cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in children, elderly and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy people infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.