Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-0463-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-20

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What happened

Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling Grandpa's German Potato Salad and other ready-to-eat salad products because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. This is a serious recall affecting products sold across the United States.

Who is at risk

People who are pregnant, elderly, very young, or have weakened immune systems are at higher risk, though anyone can become sick from Listeria.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for Grandpa's German Potato Salad with UPC 0 11596 14016 2 or product code 4016. Do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Contact your doctor if you've eaten this product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea.

Product

Grandpa's German Potato Salad, 16 oz, UPC 0 11596 14016 2, product code 4016.

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 9/23/2013 -10/18/2013

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-02-11