Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-0452-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-20

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What happened

Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling certain potato salad products because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The recall affects products sold nationwide under different brand names.

Who is at risk

This is especially concerning for pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems, though anyone can potentially become ill from Listeria.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for the recalled products using the UPC codes and product codes listed. If you have them, do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store. Contact your doctor if you develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea within the next few weeks.

Product

Dairy Fresh Homemade Mustard Potato Salad, UPC 0 70163 56700 9, 2/5 lb., Product Code 410059. Our Own Homestyle Mustard Potato Salad, UPC 0 11596 51047 7, 4/5 lb., Product Code 1047.

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

Date Code 410059. = 9/29/2013. 1047 = 10/3/2013 - 10/4/2013

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-02-11