Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-2252-2012 · Initiated 2012-07-27

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling their Reduced Fat American Potato Salad 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 a separate recall.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed this product could potentially be affected, especially pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.

What to do

If you have this product (UPC 0 11596 51201 2), do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Watch for symptoms like fever, muscle aches, and nausea, and contact your doctor if you experience these symptoms.

Product

Garden-Fresh Reduced Fat American Potato Salad, 5 lb., 0 11596 51201 2

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

N/A

Distribution

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

Lot / code info

1201, 08/20/12 Acme Homestyle Potato Salad, 4209, 8/14/2012-8/17/2012

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2012-11-15