Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-0477-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-20

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What happened

Garden-Fresh Foods recalled their Taco Pasta Salad and other ready-to-eat salad products because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The recall was nationwide and affected about 94,346 cases of product.

Who is at risk

People who are pregnant, elderly, very young children, or have weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

If you have this product (UPC 0 11596 52076 6, Product Code 2076, sold 10/1/2013), do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Contact your doctor if you ate this product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or diarrhea.

Product

Garden-Fresh Taco Pasta Salad, UPC 0 11596 52076 6, 1/5 lb., Product Code 2076. 10/1/2013

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 2076.= 10/1/2013

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-02-11