Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-0476-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-20

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Garden-Fresh Foods recalled ready-to-eat salads, slaw, and dip products made between October 1-10, 2013, because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The recall includes the Sour Cream Mac & Cheddar product and affects nearly 94,000 cases distributed nationwide.

Who is at risk

Everyone should avoid these products, 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 home for any recalled products with UPC 0 11596 92031 3 or product code 2031, and do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store. Contact your doctor if you've eaten these products and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal issues.

Product

Garden-Fresh Sour Cream Mac & Cheddar, UPC 0 11596 92031 3, 2/5 lb, Product Code 2031. 10/1/2013 - 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 2031.= 10/1/2013 - 10/10/2013

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-02-11