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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Freshness Guaranteed Chicken Fried Rice Recalled for Possible Listeria

Agency Publication Date: December 6, 2023
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Summary

Garland Ventures is recalling approximately 13,842 pounds of Freshness Guaranteed brand Chicken Fried Rice because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects 12-ounce trays produced on November 10, 2023, and sold at retail locations nationwide. Consumers who have this product should not eat it, as it was found to be contaminated during testing by food safety inspectors. No illnesses have been confirmed to date, but you should return the product for a refund or throw it away.

Risk

The product may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in older adults, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal issues, while more severe cases can lead to complications like miscarriages or stillbirths.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your freezer or refrigerator for 12-oz. trays of Freshness Guaranteed "CHICKEN FRIED RICE DICED CHICKEN MEAT WITH VEGETABLES AND RICE IN A SAVORY SOY SAUCE."
  2. Identify the product by looking for lot codes WK10CFR or 595874884 with a 'Best If Used By' date of 11/10/2024 and establishment number 'EST. P-31993' inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. If you have questions for the manufacturer, contact Bob Cocat at 972-485-8878 or bobcocat@ballyplus.com, or reach out to Evelyn Tsai or Phoebe Hsu at 972-485-8878 or evelyntsai@ballyplus.com.
  5. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Freshness Guaranteed Chicken Fried Rice (12-oz)
Variants: Diced Chicken Meat with Vegetables and Rice in a Savory Soy Sauce
UPC Codes:
0787423769741
Lot Numbers:
WK10CFR (Exp 11/10/2024)
595874884 (Exp 11/10/2024)
Establishment #: EST. P-31993

Produced on November 10, 2023.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 061-2023
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Garland Ventures LTD
Sold By: Walmart
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 7,679 Ibs
Distributed To: Nationwide
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: Garland Ventures, Bob Cocat, Chief Operating Officer 972-485-8878 bobcocat@ballyplus.com
Agency Last Updated: December 6, 2023

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Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response