Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-0475-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-20

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What happened

Garden-Fresh Foods recalled its Seven Layer Salad Kit and other ready-to-eat salad products because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness. The recall was issued on October 11, 2013, and affected nearly 94,000 cases sold nationwide.

Who is at risk

Pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and anyone with a weakened immune system are most at risk from Listeria infection.

What to do

Check your home for the recalled product using UPC 0 11596 85161 7 and product code 5161. If you have this item, throw it away or return it to the store—do not eat it. Contact your doctor if you have consumed this product and experience fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal symptoms.

Product

Garden-Fresh Seven Layer Salad Kit, UPC 0 11596 85161 7, 2/3.25 lb., Product Code 5161. 10/11/2013

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 5161. = 10/11/2013

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-02-11