Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-0414-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-20

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What happened

Garden-Fresh Foods recalled German Potato Salad and other ready-to-eat salad products because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. The recall affects products with code dates between 9/25/2013 and 9/30/2013.

Who is at risk

People who are pregnant, elderly, very young, or have weakened immune systems are at highest risk, though anyone can get sick from Listeria.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for the affected product (UPC 0 11596 14017 9, product code 4017). If you have it, throw it away or return it to the store. Contact your doctor if you develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or diarrhea after eating this product.

Product

Garden-Fresh German Potato Salad, UPC 0 11596 14017 9, 16 oz, product code 4017 Code Date 9/25/2013 - 9/30/2013

Reason for recall

Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling various ready-to-eat salads, slaw, and dip products sold under various brands and codes because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Quantity affected

94,346 total cases, for all varieties

Distribution

nationwide

Lot / code info

9/25/2013 - 9/30/2013

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-02-11