Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-0451-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-20

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What happened

Garden-Fresh Foods recalled Dairy Fresh Homemade Dixie Cole Slaw and other ready-to-eat salad products because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. The affected products were made between September 30 and October 6, 2013.

Who is at risk

Pregnant women, newborns, elderly people, and anyone with a weakened immune system should be especially concerned, though the bacteria can affect anyone.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for the recalled product using UPC 0 70163 55890 8 and product code 405890. If you have it, throw it away or return it to the store. Contact your doctor if you have eaten this product and experience symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or diarrhea.

Product

Dairy Fresh Homemade Dixie Cole Slaw, UPC 0 70163 55890 8, 2/5 lb., Product Code 405890. 9/30/2013 - 10/6/2013

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 . 405890. = 9/30/2013 - 10/6/2013

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-02-11