Giant Food issues recall for Del Monte College Inn No MSG Chicken Broth

By Jimmy Downs

Giant Food today issued a press release at www.giantfood.com to alert consumers to a recall for College Inn No MSG Chicken Broth due to an undeclared wheat allergen and an incorrect label that states that the product does not contain monosodium glutamate or MSG.

The product subject to the recall have the following code dates and UPCs:

* College Inn® No MSG Chicken Broth, Individual 14-1/2 oz cans, all Code Dates, UPC 2400032230.

There are no reports of illness associated with consumption of the product.

All other sizes and varieties of College Inn Chicken Broth are not affected by the recall. The recalled product does not pose any risk to consumers who do not suffer from a wheat or MSG allergy, the company says in its statement.

Customers who have purchased the recalled broth are advised to return any unused portions or bring their purchase receipt to any Giant for a full refund.

Consumers who have questions can contact the College Inn Consumer Hotline at 1-800-552-7684 or call Giant Food's Customer Service line at (800) 469-4426 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.