Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-2227-2012 · Initiated 2012-07-27

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling Finest Traditions Creamy Country Cole Slaw because it contains onions that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. The onions came from a supplier, Gills Onions, that issued their own recall for the same contamination concern.

Who is at risk

Everyone should avoid this product, but it poses the greatest risk to pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

What to do

If you purchased this cole slaw (8 lbs., UPC 10 733147 10172 5) in any of the affected states, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Contact your doctor if you develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or diarrhea within the next few weeks.

Product

Finest Traditions Creamy Country Cole Slaw, 8 lbs., 10 733147 10172 5;

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

880 lbs

Distribution

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

Lot / code info

Finest Traditions Creamy Country Cole Slaw, 38554, 08/13/12-08/22/12

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2012-11-15