Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-0473-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-20

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Garden-Fresh Foods recalled ready-to-eat salads and dips because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This recall affects their Gourmet Dill Potato Salad and other similar products sold nationwide.

Who is at risk

Everyone should be cautious, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for any Garden-Fresh Foods ready-to-eat salads or dips with product code 5137 or related codes, and do not consume them. If you have these products, throw them away or return them to the store where you purchased them.

Product

Garden-Fresh Gourmet Dill Potato Salad, UPC 0 11596 55137 1, 2/5 lb., Product Code 5137. 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 5137=. 10/4/2013

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-02-11