Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-0424-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-20

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What happened

Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling certain potato salad and egg salad products because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. The recall affects multiple products sold under different brand names across the United States.

Who is at risk

People with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, young children, and older adults are at higher risk from Listeria, though it can affect anyone.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for the affected products using the UPC codes and product codes listed. If you have any of these items, throw them away or return them to the store. If you've consumed these products and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal issues, contact your healthcare provider.

Product

Finest Traditions Deluxe Potato Salad, UPC 7 33147 00007 6, 16 oz, Product Code 38768. Chef's Kitchen Deluxe Egg Salad, UPC 0 11596 52044 5, 1/5 lb., Product Code 2044. Finest Traditions Deluxe Potato Salad, UPC 7 33147 00030 4, 3 lb., Product Code 38768. Garden-Fresh Deluxe Egg Salad, UPC 0 11596 52043 8, 1/5 lb., Product Code 2043.

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

Code Date 38768 = 9/23/2013 - 10/3/2013. 2044.= 9/29/2013 - 10/3/2013 38768. = 10/2/2013 2043.= 10/3/2013

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-02-11