Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-2261-2012 · Initiated 2012-07-27

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling Acme Homestyle 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

This is a serious health risk for pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and anyone with a weakened immune system, though anyone can get sick from Listeria.

What to do

Do not eat this product if you have it at home. Check your refrigerator for Acme Homestyle Cole Slaw with the barcode 0 11596 14304 3 and throw it away or return it to the store. Contact your doctor if you develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal illness.

Product

Acme Homestyle Cole Slaw, 16 oz., 0 11596 14304 3

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

4034, 8/5/12-8/17/12

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2012-11-15