Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-0432-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-20

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What happened

Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling several brands of creamy coleslaw products because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The recall affects multiple package sizes and product codes sold nationwide.

Who is at risk

People with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, older adults, and young children are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria, though anyone can become sick.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for the recalled coleslaw products listed above and do not eat them. Throw away any recalled products or return them to the store where you purchased them.

Product

Garden-Fresh Creamy Cole Slaw, UPC 0 11596 14022 3, 16 oz, Product Code 4022. Weis Creamy Coleslaw, UPC 0 41497 05906 5, 3 lb., Product Code 05906. Weis Creamy Coleslaw, UPC 0 11596 53101 4, 2/5 lb., Product Code 3101. Copperwood Kitchens Creamy Chopped Cole Slaw, UPC 8 11839 01020 3, 2/5 lb., Product Code 01020. Garden-Fresh Creamy Shredded Cole Slaw, UPC 0 11596 24203 3, 2 lb., Product Code 4203. Garden-Fresh Creamy Shredded Cole Slaw, UPC 0 11596 34309 9, 3 lb.,Product Code 4309. Garden-Fresh Creamy Shredded Cole Slaw, UPC 0 11596 93014 5, 2/5 lb., Product Code 3014.

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 4022 = 9/25/2013 - 10/9/2013. 05906 = 10/1/2013 - 10/2/2013 3101.= 9/30/2013 - 10/10/2013 01020. = 10/1/2013 - 10/9/2013 4203. 9/28/2013 - 10/4/2013 43 09=. 9/28/2013 - 10/10/2013 3014.= 9/30/2013 - 10/10/2013

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-02-11