Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-2226-2012 · Initiated 2012-07-27

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What happened

Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling Finest Traditions XTRA Creamy Cole Slaw because it contains onions that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The onions were supplied by Gills Onions, which issued their own recall for the same contamination concern.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed this product could be at risk, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems face the most serious health consequences from Listeria infection.

What to do

Check your home for this product (8 lb. package, UPC 10 733147 10017 9) and do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. If you have eaten this product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or digestive issues, contact your doctor.

Product

Finest Traditions XTRA Creamy Cole Slaw, 8 lbs., 10 733147 10017 9;

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

136 lbs

Distribution

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

Lot / code info

Finest Traditions XTRA Creamy Cole Slaw, 39000, 8/20/2012-8/22/2012

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2012-11-15