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CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0861-2014·Announced 2013-12-25

Garden-Fresh Foods Recalls Asian Vegetable Orzo Due to Listeria Risk

Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling specific brands of Asian Vegetable Orzo 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 minimum severity score of 4. Additionally, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen, in ready-to-eat products typically warrants the highest severity rating due to the potential for serious health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Asian Vegetable Orzo sold under the Dairy Fresh, Finest Traditions, and Garden-Fresh brands. The recall affects 1/5 lb. packages with specific code dates ranging from November 26, 2013, to December 10, 2013. The total quantity involved is 919,616.31 pounds.

The recall is being conducted because the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The source text notes that this recall is part of a broader action involving various cut vegetables, ready-to-eat salads, slaw, spread, and dip products manufactured prior to November 6, 2013.

The affected products were distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Consumers should check their pantries for the specific brands and code dates listed in the recall notice and dispose of or return the products if they match the description.

The recalled product

Product
Dairy Fresh, Asian Vegetable Orzo, 1/5 lb., 0 70163 50242 0, 11/26/2013 - 12/10/2013; Finest Traditions, Asian Vegetable Orzo, 1/5 lb., 10 733147 10976 9 12/2/2013 - 12/9/2013; Garden-Fresh, Asian Vegetable Orzo, 1/5 lb., 0 11596 52073 5 11/28/2013 - 12/6/2013;
Manufacturer
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Ready-to-Eat / Deli
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 (3)

  • 0 70163 50242 0 = 11/26/2013 - 12/10/2013
  • 10 733147 10976 9 = 12/2/2013 - 12/9/2013
  • 0 11596 52073 5 = 11/28/2013 - 12/6/2013

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 255 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.

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