Carlisle, PA  Following a nationwide recall by Daniele International Inc., Giant Food Stores and Martin's Food Markets today removed from store shelves the following Daniele Pepper-Coated Salame products because they may have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella bacteria:

· Boar's Head Salame Coated with Pepper, 8 oz., UPC 4242116075, all code dates, package bears a label with establishment number "EST. 9992" or "EST. 54" inside the USDA mark of inspection

· Daniele Deli Selection Tray, 20 oz., UPC 73643653012, all code dates, package bears a label with establishment number "EST. 9992" or "EST. 54" inside the USDA mark of inspection

· Daniele Gourmet Hot Variety Deli Meat, 8 oz., UPC 73643684729, all code dates, package bears a label with establishment number "EST. 9992" or "EST. 54" inside the USDA mark of inspection

Customers who have purchased these products should discard any unused portions and bring their purchase receipt to any Giant Food Store or Martin's Food Market for a full refund. To date, Giant has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of this product.

Customers looking for additional information are encouraged to contact the Daniele International Consumer Hotline at 888-345-4160. Customers can visit the Giant and Martin's websites to view an up-to-date list of all recalls of products carried in our stores. Those addresses are www.giantfoodstores.com and www.martinsfoods.com.

Giant Food Stores, LLC, one of the leading supermarket operations in the U.S., currently operates stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia under the names of Giant Food Stores, Martin's Food Markets and Giant To Go.