Albertsons Companies Voluntarily Recalls Select Store-Prepared Sandwiches Made With King’s Hawaiian® Pretzel Roll Products

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Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is voluntarily recalling 18 store-prepared items made with King’s Hawaiian pretzel rolls due to potential microbial contamination. The recall was initiated as a precaution after concerns over Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. No illnesses have been reported, and no pathogens have been found in King’s Hawaiian products. Consumers are advised to discard or return affected products for a full refund. The recalled items were sold under various banners across multiple states, with details available on the Albertsons website.

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• No illnesses associated with the products have been reported.
• No pathogens have been found in King’s Hawaiian products to date.

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• Voluntary recall of multiple products may affect consumer trust and sales.
• Potential for regulatory scrutiny following the recall.

BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI), in cooperation with the voluntary recall of King’s Hawaiian pretzel roll products, is voluntarily recalling 18 store-prepared items made with King’s Hawaiian pretzel rolls. The King’s Hawaiian recall is out of an abundance of caution due to its potential for microbial contamination, including from the organisms Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. The King’s Hawaiian recall announcement can be found here.

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Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume these products and to dispose of them or return the items to their local store for a full refund.

The supplier confirmed that no illnesses associated with King’s Hawaiian pretzel bread have been reported, and no pathogens have been found in any King’s Hawaiian products to date. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The store-prepared items were available for purchase at the following banners: Albertsons, Safeway, Lucky, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Tom Thumb, United, Amigos, Market Street, Albertsons Market, Andronico's Community Markets, Vons, Pak 'N Save, Shaw's, Star Market, Randalls, Jewel-Osco, ACME, King's and Balducci's.

The specified store banners are located in the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., and Wyoming.

Consumers can contact King’s Hawaiian at 877-695-4227 with any questions, or to request replacement product. Consumers can also contact Albertsons Cos. Customer Service Center at 1-877-723-3929 for additional information Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. PST.

Product Recall Details:

PLU or PLU/UPC	Label Product Name	Pack	Size	Date Code	Package
21227000000 / 491	RM HAM & SWISS PRETZEL DUO	1	Each	All sell by date codes up to and including August 13, 2022	Clear plastic container with a scale label attached
21226900000 / 55	RM TURKEY & CHEDDAR PRETZEL DUO	1	Each
21224400000 / 1411	RM PRIMO TURKEY BACON & CHEDDAR PRETZEL DUO	1	Each
21223300000 / 2960	RM PRIMO HAM & SWISS PRETZEL DUO	1	Each
20537200000 / 61898	RM HAM SWISS PRETZEL DUO	1	Each
20537100000 / 61897	RM TRKY, BACN, CHDR PRETZEL DUO	1	Each
27286400000	RM SNDWCH HAM & TURKEY PRETZEL DUO BH SS	1	Each	All sell by date codes up to and including August 15, 2022
27286200000	RM SNDWCH TRKY BCN CHDR PRTZL DUO BH SS	1	Each
27284800000	RM SNDWCH HAM & SWISS PRETZEL DUO BH SS	1	Each
21858400000	BH SWEET SLICED HAM/CHDR PRETZEL BUN FS	1	Each
21768600000	RM SNDWCH HAM & SWISS PRETZEL DUO SS	1	Each
21767400000	RM SNDWCH TRKY BACON CHDR PRETZEL DUO SS	1	Each
21767300000	RM SNDWCH HAM & TURKEY PRETZEL DUO SS	1	Each
21597300000	RM D&W PRETZEL SLIDER HAM 3CT SS COLD	1	Each
21591800000	RM D&W SLIDER TURKEY 3CT SS	1	Each
21538600000	RM D&W PRETZEL SLIDER RST BF 3CT SS COLD	1	Each
21095700000	RM SNDWCH PRETZEL SLIDER TRIO SS COLD	1	Each
21095600000	RM SNDWCH CKN BACON CHDR PRTZL ROLL SS	1	Each

Category: Product Recall

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Jessica Keener, media@albertsons.com

Source: Albertsons Companies, Inc.

FAQ

What is the reason for Albertsons' recall of products with King’s Hawaiian rolls?

The recall is due to potential microbial contamination from Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum.

What products did Albertsons recall?

Albertsons recalled 18 store-prepared items made with King’s Hawaiian pretzel rolls.

Has Albertsons reported any illnesses related to the recalled products?

No illnesses associated with the recalled products have been reported.

How can consumers return recalled products from Albertsons?

Consumers are urged to dispose of the recalled items or return them to their local store for a full refund.

Which states are affected by the Albertsons recall?

The recalled items were sold across several states, including Alaska, California, Colorado, and more.