Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-0437-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-20

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling artichoke spinach dips sold under the Archer Farms and Roundy's brand names because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The recall affects three different product sizes and codes sold nationwide.

Who is at risk

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

What to do

Check your refrigerator for the recalled products using the UPC codes and product codes listed. If you have any of these items, do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store. Contact your doctor if you've eaten this product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea.

Product

Archer Farms Artichoke Spinach Dip, UC 0 85239 99015 5, 11 oz, Product Code 99015. Archer Farms Artichoke Spinach Dip, UPC 0 85239 69053 6, 18 oz, Product Code 69053. Roundy's Artichoke Spinach Dip , UPC 0 11596 06170 2, 12 oz. Product Code 6170.

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 for 99015 = 09/26/2013 - 10/20/2013; 69053 = 09/26/2013 - 11/2/2013; 6170 = 10/7/2013 - 11/3/2013

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-02-11