Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-0428-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-20

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What happened

Garden-Fresh Foods recalled Weis brand potato salad products made between October 1-10, 2013 because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. This is a serious recall affecting about 94,000 cases distributed nationwide.

Who is at risk

People with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, young children, and elderly adults are most at risk from Listeria, though anyone who consumed the product could potentially be affected.

What to do

Check your home for the recalled products using the UPC codes and product codes listed (16 oz, 3 lb, or 2/5 lb packages). Do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store where you bought them.

Product

Weis Original Potato Salad, UPC 0 41497 05838 9, 16 oz, Product Code 05383. Weis Original Potato Salad, UPC 0 41497 05900 3, 3 lb., Product Code 05900. 10/1/2013 - 10/10/2013 Weis Original Potato Salad, UPC 0 11596 51102 3, 2/5 lb., Product Code 1102. 10/1/2013 - 10/10/2013

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

Code Date 05383 = 09/24/2013 - 10/10/2013. 05900.= 10/1/2013 - 10/10/2013 1102.= 10/1/2013 - 10/10/2013

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-02-11