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Garden-Fresh Creamy Cole Slaw, UPC 0 11596 14022 3, 16 oz, Product Code 4022. Weis Creamy Coleslaw, UPC 0 41497 05906 5, 3 lb., Product Code 05906. Weis Creamy Coleslaw, UPC 0 11596 53101 4, 2/5 lb., Product Code 3101. Copperwood Kitchens Creamy Chopped Cole Slaw, UPC 8 11839 01020 3, 2/5 lb., Product Code 01020. Garden-Fresh Creamy Shredded Cole Slaw, UPC 0 11596 24203 3, 2 lb., Product Code 4203. Garden-Fresh Creamy Shredded Cole Slaw, UPC 0 11596 34309 9, 3 lb.,Product Code 4309. Garden-Fresh

Reported: December 18, 2013 Initiated: September 20, 2013 #F-0432-2014 94,346 total cases, for all varieties units

Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc. issued this FDA Food recall on December 18, 2013. Classified as Critical severity (Class I). Approximately 94,346 total cases, for all varieties units are affected. The recall was issued because: Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling various ready-to-eat salads, slaw, and dip products sold under various brands and codes…. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0432-2014) was formally reported on December 18, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 20, 2013. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Milwaukee, WI. Federal records indicate 94,346 total cases, for all varieties units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling various ready-to-eat salads, slaw, and dip products sold under various brands and codes because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: nationwide. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Food. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 13 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Critical

Units Affected

94,346 total cases, for all varieties

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product Description

Garden-Fresh Creamy Cole Slaw, UPC 0 11596 14022 3, 16 oz, Product Code 4022. Weis Creamy Coleslaw, UPC 0 41497 05906 5, 3 lb., Product Code 05906. Weis Creamy Coleslaw, UPC 0 11596 53101 4, 2/5 lb., Product Code 3101. Copperwood Kitchens Creamy Chopped Cole Slaw, UPC 8 11839 01020 3, 2/5 lb., Product Code 01020. Garden-Fresh Creamy Shredded Cole Slaw, UPC 0 11596 24203 3, 2 lb., Product Code 4203. Garden-Fresh Creamy Shredded Cole Slaw, UPC 0 11596 34309 9, 3 lb.,Product Code 4309. Garden-Fresh Creamy Shredded Cole Slaw, UPC 0 11596 93014 5, 2/5 lb., Product Code 3014.

Reason for Recall

Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling various ready-to-eat salads, slaw, and dip products sold under various brands and codes because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Details

Recalling Firm
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Units Affected
94,346 total cases, for all varieties
Distribution
nationwide
Location
Milwaukee, WI

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0432-2014
Date reported December 18, 2013
Date initiated September 20, 2013
Recalling firm Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Units affected 94,346 total cases, for all varieties
Distribution nationwide

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

94,346 total cases, for all varieties units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units)
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Garden-Fresh Creamy Cole Slaw, UPC 0 11596 14022 3, 16 oz, Product Code 4022. Weis Creamy Coleslaw, UPC 0 41497 05906 5, 3 lb., Product Code 05906. Weis Creamy Coleslaw, UPC 0 11596 53101 4, 2/5 lb., Product Code 3101. Copperwood Kitchens Creamy Chopped Cole Slaw, UPC 8 11839 01020 3, 2/5 lb., Product Code 01020. Garden-Fresh Creamy Shredded Cole Slaw, UPC 0 11596 24203 3, 2 lb., Product Code 4203. Garden-Fresh Creamy Shredded Cole Slaw, UPC 0 11596 34309 9, 3 lb.,Product Code 4309. Garden-Fresh Creamy Shredded Cole Slaw, UPC 0 11596 93014 5, 2/5 lb., Product Code 3014.. Recalled by Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.. Units affected: 94,346 total cases, for all varieties.
Why was this product recalled?
Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling various ready-to-eat salads, slaw, and dip products sold under various brands and codes because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on December 18, 2013. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-0432-2014.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: nationwide.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-0432-2014) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as critical severity, meaning the product carries a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).