PITTSBURGH — The manufacturer of Giant Eagle and Food Club frozen loose hash browns was told of the presence of a bacterium in products made in the same facility as these items.

Because of that, Giant Eagle has voluntary recalled all potentially affected products and did an independent test on these products. Giant Eagle confirmed some of these products tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause listeriosis which is a potentially serious infection.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov), the risk of a person developing an infection is small.

The potential health risks are virtually eliminated if the product is cooked as directed.

The products affected are: Giant Eagle Country Style Hash Browns (UPC 300341086), Giant Eagle Western Style Hash Browns (UPC 3003401076), Giant Eagle Southern Hash Browns (UPC 3003401075), Giant Eagle Diced Hash Browns (UPC 300341087), Giant Eagle Shredded Hash Browns (UPC 300341088), and Food Club Shredded Hash Browns (UPC 3680006530).

Customers should dispose of these items or return them to a Giant Eagle where they get double their money back.