Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-0460-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-20

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What happened

Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling Market Pantry Reduced Fat Macaroni Salad and other ready-to-eat salad products 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 are at higher risk, though anyone who consumes contaminated product could become ill.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for the recalled product (UPC 0 85239 20118 3 or product code 201183) and do not eat it. Either throw it away or return it to the store where you purchased it. If you've eaten this product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or diarrhea, contact your doctor.

Product

Market Pantry Reduced Fat Macaroni Salad, UPC 0 85239 20118 3, 16 oz, product code 201183.

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: 10/6/2013 - 10/15/2013

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-02-11