Jan 12, 2011 By Herald Standard Staff 1 min read

Following notification from its manufacturer, Giant food stores and Martin’s food markets, including the one in Connellsville, have announced a voluntary recall of its CareOne Alcohol Swabs and CareOne Alcohol Swabs with Pain Relief. The items were removed from store shelves because of potential Bacillus cereus bacterial contamination. The following products are affected by this recall:

n CareOne Alcohol Swabs, UPC 4152031367, 100 count.

n CareOne Alcohol Swabs with Pain Relief, UPC 4152087570, 80 count.

Use of contaminated Alcohol Swabs could lead to life-threatening infections, especially in at risk populations, including immune suppressed and surgical patients.

Giant/Martin’s has received no reports of infections associated with the CareOne product.

Customers who have these products should discard them and bring their purchase receipt to any Giant or Martin’s for a full refund.

Customers looking for additional information can call Giant/Martin’s corporate brands toll free line at 1-877-846-9949 or Giant/Martin’s customer service line at 1-888-469-4426.