Kroger recalls private-label dill dip on concerns about possible salmonella contamination

Kroger recalls dill dip over salmonella concerns

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. has recalled its Kroger Special Recipe Dill Dip due to possible salmonella contamination.

The item was sold in Kroger stores in Eastern Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Central and Eastern Ohio, Northeastern Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.

A supplier alerted Kroger the item might have been contaminated with salmonella. No illnesses have been reported.

The dip was sold in 16-ounce containers with an expiration date of March 4. It carried the UPC code: 1111046799.

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems.

Consumers with the product should not eat it and return it to the store for a refund or replacement.

For more information, customers may contact Kroger at: 1 (800) 632-6900 or visit www.kroger.com/recalls.