Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-2191-2012 · Initiated 2012-07-27

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What happened

Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling Finest Traditions Fat Free Black Bean Salsa because it contains onions that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. The onions were supplied by Gills Onions, which issued their own recall for the same reason.

Who is at risk

People who are pregnant, elderly, very young, or have weakened immune systems are at highest risk from Listeria contamination, though anyone can become ill.

What to do

Check if you have this product (8 lb. container, UPC 10 733147 10181 7) and do not eat it—throw it away or return it to your store. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea within 2 weeks of eating this product.

Product

Finest Traditions Fat Free Black Bean Salsa, 8 lb., 10 733147 10181 7

Reason for recall

Recalled salads, slaw, salsa, bean and dips contained onions that were recalled by Gills Onions due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Quantity affected

360 lbs

Distribution

AZ CA FL IA IL IN MA MI MN MO OH PA TX WI

Lot / code info

Finest Traditions Fat Free Black Bean Salsa, 38694, 08/15/12-08/22/12

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2012-11-15