Garden-Fresh Foods recalls Black Bean Couscous made before November 6, 2013 due to potential 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 Foods is recalling Black Bean Couscous produced before November 6, 2013 because it may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This recall affects consumers who bought the product during the specified date range.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause severe infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. Contaminated food can lead to illness if eaten, though the risk varies by individual health.
Anyone who purchased Garden-Fresh Black Bean Couscous with a production date before November 6, 2013 is affected. Those with compromised immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness.
Check the product label for the date code 0 11596 55620 8 and the production date before November 6, 2013. The product was sold between November 18 and November 26, 2013.
Look for the date code 0 11596 55620 8 on the label and verify the production date is before November 6, 2013.
The recall states the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, so it is not safe to eat. Consumers should avoid using the product.
Check the product label for the date code 0 11596 55620 8 and the production date before November 6, 2013.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Garden-Fresh Foods for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Garden-Fresh to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0871-2014 — Garden-Fresh Garden-Fresh Hello, I own a Garden-Fresh that is covered by recall F-0871-2014 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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