Stop & Shop Removes from Sale 24oz. Party Platter Cookies
Products Recalled Due to an Undeclared Allergen

Contact:
Faith Weiner
The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company
(617) 770-6025
fweiner@stopandshop.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- February 10, 2010 – Quincy, MA... The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company has announced a voluntary recall of 24oz. Party Platter Cookies because they contain almonds and almond paste, undeclared allergens that pose a serious and potential life-threatening health risk to allergic individuals. Stop & Shop has removed from sale the following product:

• Party Platter Cookies
UPC# 200055639, 24 oz. all codes

The product is packaged on a platter in a box and sold through the Stop & Shop In-Store Bakery. To date, Stop & Shop has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of this product. Customers who have purchased the product should discard any unused portions and bring their purchase receipt to any Stop & Shop supermarket for a full refund. Customers looking for additional information are encouraged to call Stop & Shop's corporate brands consumer line at 1-877-846-9949, Monday through Friday from 9am – 4pm.

UPDATE:ALMOND ALLERGY ALERT
February 16, 2010

Stop & Shop Supermarket Company and Giant Food are recalling "Party Platter Cookies" due to undeclared almond.

The product was sold in all Stop & Shop stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island. The product was sold in Giant Food stores in Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.

The 24-oz. platters from Stop & Shop are identified with UPC 200055639. The 24-oz. platters from Giant Food are identified with UPC 0200148262.

Consumers should discard any unused portions and bring their purchase receipt to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call (877) 846-9949