Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin alerts consumers to the recall of some T. Marzetti Veggie Dips that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The Columbus, Ohio, T. Marzetti Company is recalling certain production codes of T. Marzetti Veggie Dips, Oak Lake Chip Dips and Great Value Chip Dips. The products may contain an ingredient that has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The products, distributed throughout the United States, are produced in plastic tubs under the T. Marzetti brand. The dips being recalled are:

.. T. Marzetti Southwest Ranch Veggie Dip, 15.5- ounce (UPC 70200 52004) Best By dates: APR2010F, APR2810F, MAY1610F, MAY3110F, JUN0610F, JUN1410F, JUN1910F

.. T. Marzetti Fat Free Southwest Ranch Veggie Dip, 13- ounce (UPC 70200 52033) Best By dates: MAY1610F, MAY3010F, JUN0810F, JUN1210F, JUN2510F

.. T. Marzetti Spinach Veggie Dip, 15-ounce (UPC 70200 52059) Best By dates: APR1910F, MAY0910F, JUN0710F

Other products being recalled that were distributed in Laredo, Texas and Canada are:

.. T. Marzetti Spinach Veggie Dip, Epinards, Trempette A Legumes, 340 gram (UPC 70200 58843) Best By dates: 10AL11F, 10AL17F, 10AL24F, 10AL30F, 10MA08F, 10JN12F

.. T. Marzetti Southwest Ranch Veggie Dip, Ranch style sud-ouest americain Trempette A Legumes, 340 gram (UPC 70200 58844) Best By dates: 10AL17F, 10AL24F, 10AL30F, 10MA08F, 10JN05F, 10JN14F

Products that are being recalled that were distributed in Ohio under the Oak Lake Farms Brand and are refrigerated include:

.. Oak Lake Farms French Onion Chip Dip, 16 ounce (UPC 73534 43480) Best By dates: APR2310F, JUN1110F, JUN2610F

Products distributed in the U.S. under the Great Value brand and sold under refrigeration include:

..Great Value Ranch Chip Dip, 16 ounce (UPC 78742 43099) Best By dates: 042810F, 050810F, 052910F, 053010F, 053110F, 060410F, 060510F, 061110F

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

Consumers who have purchased these products should discard them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Those with questions should contact T. Marzetti Co. at (800) 427-0147 or visit the website www.marzetti.com.