Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-0472-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-20

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Garden-Fresh Foods recalled their Dixie Style Cole Slaw and other ready-to-eat salad products made between September 30 and October 10, 2013, because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness.

Who is at risk

Pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and anyone with a weakened immune system are at highest risk of serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

If you have this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Contact your doctor if you have eaten it and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea.

Product

Garden-Fresh Dixie Style Cole Slaw, UPC 0 11596 93007 7, 2/5 lb., Product Code 3007. 9/30/2013 - 10/10/2013

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 3007=. 9/30/2013 - 10/10/2013

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-02-11