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Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-2228-2012 · Initiated 2012-07-27

Plain-language summary

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What happened
Garden-Fresh Black Bean Couscous products are being recalled because they contain onions that were recalled by the supplier due to potential Listeria monocytogenes bacteria contamination. This is a precautionary recall to prevent any risk of foodborne illness.
Who is at risk
Anyone who purchased this product should be concerned, especially pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems, who are more vulnerable to Listeria.
What to do
Check your pantry for Garden-Fresh Black Bean Couscous with the product code 0 11596 55620 8. Do not eat it—either throw it away or return it to the store for a refund. Contact the manufacturer or your doctor if you develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal issues.
Product
Garden-Fresh Black Bean Couscous, 5 lbs., 0 11596 55620 8
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
320 lbs
Distribution
AZ CA FL IA IL IN MA MI MN MO OH PA TX WI
Lot / code info
Garden-Fresh Black Bean Couscous, 5620, 08/06/12-08/13/12
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Letter
Terminated
2012-11-15

Recalling firm

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
726 S 12th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204-1211
United States

Recall classification

Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

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