Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-0449-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-20

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling certain ready-to-eat salads, slaws, and dips, including Chef's Kitchen Cucumber Dill Dip, because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The recall affects products sold nationwide.

Who is at risk

People who are pregnant, elderly, very young, or have weakened immune systems face the highest risk of serious illness from Listeria, though anyone can become sick.

What to do

Check if you have any Chef's Kitchen Cucumber Dill Dip (UPC 0 11596 06180 1, Product Code 6180) or other affected products from this recall and throw them away or return them to the store. If you've eaten this product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal issues, contact your doctor.

Product

Chef's Kitchen Cucumber Dill Dip, UPC 0 11596 06180 1, 12 oz, Product Code 6180

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 10/18/2013 - 11/3/2013

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-02-11