Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-0470-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-20

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Garden-Fresh Foods recalled chopped broccoli cauliflower salad kits and other ready-to-eat salad products because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. The recall was issued in October 2013 and affected products distributed nationwide.

Who is at risk

People with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, young children, and older adults face higher risks from Listeria infection, though anyone can become ill.

What to do

If you have this product (UPC 0 11596 93046 6, product code 3046), do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea after eating the product.

Product

Garden-Fresh Foods Chopped Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Kit , UPC 0 11596 93046 6, 1/11.25 lb., Product Code 3046. 10/2/2013

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 3046.= 10/2/2013

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-02-11