The Defense Commissary Agency announced a withdrawal of all sizes of Del Monte Ketchup Monday as military food health officials investigated customer complaints of bottle swelling and white and yellow particles found inside the bottle. There have been no reported illnesses associated with this product.
DeCA food safety officials announced the withdrawal of all lots and codes of the following Del Monte Ketchup products:
•Del Monte Ketchup, 64 ounce, UPC 002400000898
•Del Monte Ketchup, 36 ounce, UPC 002400000643
•Del Monte Ketchup, 24 ounce, UPC 002400000641
DeCA will provide updates when the results of further product testing become available.
Commissary customers who have purchased this product are advised not to consume it, pending a determination of the wholesomeness of the product. If customers desire not to hold this product until a medical determination has been made, they can return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For more information on this withdrawal notice and other food safety-related information, visit the DeCA Web site at http://www.commissaries.com, then go to the "Food Safety" section and access links to various consumer safety sites.

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