Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-1019-2014 · Initiated 2013-11-07

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Garden-Fresh Foods recalled Ranch Pasta Salad and other ready-to-eat vegetable products sold before November 6, 2013, because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The recall affects products distributed in eight Midwest states.

Who is at risk

Everyone can be affected, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems face higher risk of serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

If you purchased Garden-Fresh Ranch Pasta Salad or other cut vegetables and ready-to-eat salads from this company made before November 6, 2013, do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store. Contact your doctor if you have symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal issues.

Product

Garden-Fresh, Ranch Pasta Salad, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 52202 9, 11/25/2013 - 12/6/2013 ;

Reason for recall

Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling various cut vegetables, ready-to-eat salads, slaw, spread and dip products sold under various brands and code dates manufactured prior to November 06, 2013 because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Quantity affected

919,616.31 total pounds, for all products

Distribution

IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, OH, PA, WI.

Lot / code info

0 11596 52202 9, 11/25/2013 - 12/6/2013 ;

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release

Terminated

2015-10-29