Garden-Fresh recalls lettuce chopped and shredded products made before November 6, 2013 due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check product dates and contact the company for details.
Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling various cut vegetables, ready-to-eat salads, slaw, spread and dip products sold under various brands and code dates manufactured prior to November 06, 2013 because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Garden-Fresh is recalling several types of lettuce products made before November 6, 2013 because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This recall affects consumers who bought these products during the specified dates and may need to discard them if they are still in use.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable groups like pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Contaminated food can lead to symptoms like fever, muscle aches, and in severe cases, miscarriage or life-threatening infections.
People who purchased Garden-Fresh lettuce products made before November 6, 2013 are affected. Those with weakened immune systems, such as infants, elderly, or pregnant women, are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria.
Check for product labels with the brand 'Garden-Fresh' and the following dates: Lettuce Chopped 2" (October 22, 2013 - November 14, 2013), Lettuce Shredded (October 30, 2013 - November 9, 2013), and other similar products made before November 6, 2013.
Look for the manufacturing date on the product label, which should be before November 6, 2013.
If you have products made before November 6, 2013, discard them immediately to avoid potential illness.
Garden-Fresh lettuce products made before November 6, 2013, including chopped and shredded lettuce, ready-to-eat salads, and slaw.
Check the product label for the brand 'Garden-Fresh' and the specific dates: Lettuce Chopped 2" (October 22, 2013 - November 14, 2013), Lettuce Shredded (October 30, 2013 - November 9, 2013), and other similar products made before November 6, 2013.
The recall does not specify a remedy, but consumers should check product dates and discard affected products if they were made before November 6, 2013.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Garden-Fresh to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0980-2014 — Garden-Fresh Garden-Fresh Hello, I own a Garden-Fresh that is covered by recall F-0980-2014 from Garden-Fresh. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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