Kroger Co. said Monday that it has recalled its broccoli raisin salad on concerns that sunflower kernels provided by a supplier are contaminated with listeria. Kroger has taken the item off the shelves and customers are advised to return the product to the store for a refund or replacement. No illnesses have been reported. Kroger, Jay-C, Dillons, Bakers, Gerbes and Food 4 Less in the Midwest are included in the recall. Kroger shares are down 0.1% in premarket trading and down 17.4% for the year to date. The S&P 500 is up 0.7% for the same period.
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