MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 14, 2009-- SUPERVALU INC.® (NYSE:SVU) is voluntarily recalling frozen Culinary Circle™ Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese products because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The products are found in the frozen foods section in a 38 oz. package and were sold at SUPERVALU-owned stores including Acme®, Albertsons®, bigg’s®, Cub Foods®, Farm Fresh®, Hornbacher’s®, Jewel-Osco®, Lucky®, Shaw’s/Star Market™, Shop ‘n Save®, and Shoppers Food & Pharmacy® in all of the states where they operate.

The possibility for contamination was identified through routine sampling of the product at the manufacturing facility. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the identified product. However, because the safety of customers is a top priority and out of an abundance of caution, SUPERVALU has voluntarily recalled the product.

This product recall includes all:

Product Name and Description: Culinary Circle Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese, a frozen product, 38 oz. package
UPC#: 41130 38704

Customers who have purchased the affected product can bring it back to their SUPERVALU-owned store for a full refund or exchange.

Customers with questions can contact SUPERVALU Inc. at 877.932.7948. Customers who have health-related concerns should contact their physician.

Source: SUPERVALU INC.

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