Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-0467-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-20

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Garden-Fresh Foods recalled their Broccoli Cheese Salad Base and similar ready-to-eat products because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. The affected products were made between September 30 and October 4, 2013.

Who is at risk

People with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, young children, and elderly individuals are most at risk from Listeria infection, though anyone can become ill.

What to do

If you purchased this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Check your refrigerator for the product code 5136 and UPC 0 11596 55136 4 on the package. Contact a doctor if you experience fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal symptoms.

Product

Garden-Fresh Broccoli Cheese Salad Base, UPC 0 11596 55136 4, 1/5.25 lb., Product Code 5136. 9/30/2013 - 10/4/2013

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 5136. = 9/30/2013 - 10/4/2013

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-02-11