Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-0471-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-20

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Garden-Fresh Foods recalled their Creamy Cole Slaw Dressing and other ready-to-eat salad products sold nationwide between late October and early November 2013 because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness.

Who is at risk

Pregnant women, newborns, elderly people, and anyone with a weakened immune system should be especially concerned, though anyone who consumed these products could potentially be affected.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for the recalled product using the UPC code 0 11596 43200 7 and product code 3200. If you have it, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Contact your doctor if you have symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea.

Product

Garden-Fresh Creamy Cole Slaw Dressing, UPC 0 11596 43200 7, 4/2 lb., Product Code 3200. 10/26/2013 - 11/2/2013

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 3200. = 10/26/2013 - 11/2/2013

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-02-11