The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0641-2014·Announced 2013-12-11

Garden-Fresh Foods Recalls Pumpkin Mousse Due to Listeria Contamination Risk

Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling specific varieties of Pumpkin Mousse because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific varieties of ready-to-eat Pumpkin Mousse products. The recall includes Garden-Fresh Pumpkin Mousse and Finest Traditions Pumpkin Mousse, both in 1/5 lb packages. The products are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products are identified by specific product codes and date ranges. Garden-Fresh Pumpkin Mousse with Product Code 0 11596 55053 4 was produced between October 30, 2013, and November 15, 2013. Finest Traditions Pumpkin Mousse with Product Code 0 00 11596 55053 4 was produced between October 30, 2013, and November 13, 2013. The total quantity involved in this recall is 1,159,754.46 pounds across all varieties.

These products were distributed in California, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific product codes and date ranges. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Garden-Fresh Pumpkin Mousse, Product Code 0 11596 55053 4, 1/5 lb; Finest Traditions Pumpkin Mousse, Product Code 0 00 11596 55053 4 10/30/2013 - 11/13/2013 1/5 lb
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • 0 11596 55053 4 = 10/30/2013 - 11/15/2013
  • 0 00 11596 55053 4 = 10/30/2013 - 11/13/2013

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 213 recalled by Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 213 products in this recall →