Garden Fresh Foods recalls yellow pepper sticks made before November 6, 2013 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should avoid these products if they were purchased between November 9-11, 2013.
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 yellow pepper sticks produced before November 6, 2013 because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This recall affects products sold between November 9-11, 2013, and consumers should avoid using them if they were purchased during this time frame.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause severe infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. Contaminated food can lead to serious illness or even death if not properly handled.
Anyone who purchased Garden Fresh Foods yellow pepper sticks between November 9-11, 2013. Pregnant women, newborns, and elderly individuals are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria.
Check for products labeled 'Garden Fresh Foods, 1/4" x 1" Yellow Pepper Sticks, 2/2 lb.' with a code date before November 6, 2013. Products were sold between November 9-11, 2013.
Look for a code date on the product label that is before November 6, 2013.
Do not consume or use any products with a code date before November 6, 2013 that were sold between November 9-11, 2013.
The recall states that products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, so they are not safe to eat. Consumers should avoid using these products.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so you should avoid using the product and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
Pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria monocytogenes.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Garden Fresh Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0847-2014 — Garden Fresh Foods Garden Fresh Foods Hello, I own a Garden Fresh Foods that is covered by recall F-0847-2014 from Garden Fresh Foods. 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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