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Lucerne Foods/Safeway issues Cali-wide recall details

August 22, 2010

In cooperation with the Hillandale Farms' Aug. 20 voluntary recall of eggs due to possible Salmonella Enteriditis contamination, Lucerne Foods is expanding the recall of 5 Dozen Count packages of Lucerne Grade AA Large Eggs sold at 19 Safeway stores in California.

The recalled packages display “Sell By” dates of June 17, 2010 through August 27, 2010 (06-17-10 through 08-27-10), Julian Dates 139 to 210 and a Plant Code P1292. (Example: 06 17 10 139 P1292).This code is stamped on the plastic wrapper surrounding the package.

While most foodservice providers contract with distributors for such supplies, franchisees who may have purchased from the following stores should discontinue sales of eggs. Only the following stores received the recalled 5 Dozen Count packages with the descriptors listed above:

• ANDERSON— 2601 BALLS FERRY RD., 96007
• CHICO— 1016 W SACRAMENTO, 95926
• CHICO— 720 MANGROVE, 95926
• CHICO— 1366 EAST AVENUE, 95926
• CORNING — 600 EDITH STREET, 96021
• DAVIS— 2121 COWELL BLVD., 95616
• FOLSOM — 1850 PRARIE CITY ROAD, 95630
• FREMONT— 3902 WASHINGTON BLVD., 94538
• GRIDLEY — 1596 STATE HWY. 99, 95948
• HAYWARD— 231 W. JACKSON HAYWARD, 94544
• LINCOLN— 405 S. HIGHWAY 65, 95648
• MODESTO— 2001 MCHENRY AVENUE, 95350
• RANCHO CORDOVA — 10635 FOLSOM BLVD., 95670
• REDDING — 2275 PINE STREET, 96001
• ROSEVILLE— 9045 WOODCREEK OAKS, 95747
• SACRAMENTO— 1025 ALHAMBRA BLVD., 95816
• SACRAMENTO— 2851 DEL PASO, 95835
• SANTA CLARA—3970 RIVERMARK PLAZA, 95053
• WEST SACRAMENTO— 1298 W. CAPITOL AVE., 95691

Illnesses have been associated with the Hillandale Farms egg recall. Consumers who purchased these products should discard or return them for a refund.

Salmonellais an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems.

Salmonellacan cause foodborne illness (salmonellosis) through cross-contamination. Consumers are reminded to wash their hands before and after handling eggs. For more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website at www.cdc.gov.