Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-0458-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-20

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling certain tuna salad and other ready-to-eat salad products because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The recall affects products sold under the Market Pantry and Weis brands, among others.

Who is at risk

People who are pregnant, elderly, very young, or have weakened immune systems are at highest risk, though anyone can 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 these items, throw them away or return them to the store. Wash your hands and any surfaces that may have touched the recalled products.

Product

Market Pantry Tuna Salad, UPC 0 85239 24108 0, 12 oz., Product Code 24108. Weis Tuna Salad, UPC 0 41497 05345 2, 6 x 8 oz, Product Code 05345

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 24108 = 9/24/2013 - 10/10/2013; 05345 = 09/24/2013 - 10/14/2013

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-02-11