Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-0457-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-20

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What happened

Garden-Fresh Foods recalled certain sweet bow tie pasta with bacon products made between September 30 and October 9, 2013, because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. This is a serious recall affecting nearly 95,000 cases distributed across the United States.

Who is at risk

People who are pregnant, elderly, very young, or have weakened immune systems face the highest risk from Listeria infection, though anyone who consumed these products could potentially be affected.

What to do

Check your pantry for the recalled products using the UPC codes and product codes listed above. Do not eat them; throw them away or return them to the store. If you consumed this product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or digestive issues, contact your doctor and mention the potential Listeria exposure.

Product

Old Tyme Sweet Bow Tie Pasta with Bacon, UPC 0 94776 03409 3, 1/5 lb., Product Code 03409. Garden-Fresh Sweet Bow Tie Pasta with Bacon, UPC 0 11 11596 52047 2, 1/5 lb., Product Code 2047. 9/30/2013 - 10/9/2013

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: 03409.= 9/30/2013 - 10/9/2013 2047. = 9/30/2013 - 10/9/2013

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-02-11