100K Pounds Of Salad Recalled Due To E.coli: Alabama Affected

SWEDESBORO, N.J — Nearly 100,000 pounds of salad has been recalled from Missa Bay LLC — based in Swedesboro, N.J. — due to E.coli contamination, and retailers in Alabama have been affected.

The company has recalled 97,272 pounds of salad products that contain meat or poultry, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said. The products were produced between Oct. 14 and 16.

The recall includes various ready-made salads sold under store brands from Walmart, Target, Aldi, Safeway, and other retailers. A full list of affected products can be found here.

The products were shipped to Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia and Wisconsin.

People infected with STEC 0157:H7 develop diarrhea and vomiting. "Vigorous rehydration and other supportive care is the usual treatment; antibiotic treatment is generally not recommended," according to federal authorities. Most people recover within a week but a more severe infection is possible.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service, Hemolytic uremic syndrome, a type of kidney failure, is uncommon with STEC 0157:H7 infection. Hemolytic uremic syndrome is most common in children under 5 years old, older adults and those with weakened immune systems. It is marked by easy bruising, pallor and decreased urine output.

Anyone experiencing those symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately, authorities advise.

Patch reporter Kara Seymour contributed to this report.