Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-2262-2012 · Initiated 2012-07-27

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Garden-Fresh Family Style Cole Slaw (5 lb.) is being recalled because it contains onions contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The onions came from a supplier, Gills Onions, that issued its own recall for the same contamination.

Who is at risk

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

What to do

Do not eat this cole slaw if you have it. Check your home for the product using the UPC code 0 11596 53060 4 and 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

Garden-Fresh Family Style Cole Slaw, 5 lb., 0 11596 53060 4

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

3060, 8/16/12

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2012-11-15