News and Media

For Immediate Release

October 23, 2009

Faith Weiner
Stop & Shop Supermarket Company
617-770-6025
fweiner@stopandshop.com

STOP & SHOP ALERTS CUSTOMERS TO VOLUNTARY RECALL OF BREYER’S ALL NATURAL MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP ICE CREAM

October 23, 2009, Quincy, MA – The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company, following a recall by Unilever United States, announced it removed from sale cartons of Breyer’s All Natural Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream due to an undeclared allergen. Unilvever announced a voluntary recall of Breyer’s All Natural Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream because it was mispackaged and may contain undeclared wheat, posing an allergy issue.

The following code dates and UPCs are affected:

• All Natural Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, 48 oz UPC code of #7756725425 with the following Best if Used by dates:
  • FEB1711GH
  • FEB1811GH
  • FEB1911GH

Stop & Shop has not received any reports of illness related to the consumption of this product. This product poses no threat to individuals who do not suffer from a wheat allergy. Customers who have purchased the affected products should discard any unused portions or bring their purchase receipt to Stop & Shop for a full refund. Consumers also may call Unilever at 1-877-270-7402 or Stop & Shop Customer Service at (800) 767-7772 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for more information. Customers can also visit the Stop & Shop website at www.stopandshop.com.

About Stop & Shop
The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company, based in Quincy, Massachusetts, employs more than 59,000 associates and operates 389 stores throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, New York and New Jersey.