Gilbert Foods Inc. Recall: Gilbert Foods Inc. t/a Hearn-Kirkwood is initiating a voluntary recall of Evies Cheddar Potato Macaroni Salad. The co-packer of the product, Marys Harvest Fresh Foods, notified us that the peas that were used in Evies Cheddar Potato Macaroni Salad are a part of National Frozen Foods Corporations voluntary recall. Because potentially contaminated peas were used in the Evies Cheddar Potato Macaroni Salad, there is the risk that the entire container of Evies Cheddar Potato Macaroni Salad could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes, is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. There have been no reported illnesses or complaints attributed to the recalled items to date.Product is shipped directly to the consumer through Amazon Fresh.

🇺🇸 United States

1. June 22, 2016 - Recall initiated
2. September 28, 2016 - Reported by source
3. February 10, 2017 - Recall terminated

Official source record

Agency

FDA

Dataset

FDA Food Enforcement (Recalls)

Recall number

F-2274-2016

Event ID

74571

Status

Terminated

Classification

Class I

Company

Gilbert Foods Inc.

Product description

Brand Name: Evies Cheddar Potato Macaroni Salad Net Weight: 6 oz. container Units per package: 1 Units per case: 6 containers per case Package Type: clear plastic container

Quantity

27 Cases

Reason

Gilbert Foods Inc. t/a Hearn-Kirkwood is initiating a voluntary recall of Evies Cheddar Potato Macaroni Salad. The co-packer of the product, Marys Harvest Fresh Foods, notified us that the peas that were used in Evies Cheddar Potato Macaroni Salad are a part of National Frozen Foods Corporations voluntary recall. Because potentially contaminated peas were used in the Evies Cheddar Potato Macaroni Salad, there is the risk that the entire container of Evies Cheddar Potato Macaroni Salad could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes, is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. There have been no reported illnesses or complaints attributed to the recalled items to date.Product is shipped directly to the consumer through Amazon Fresh.

Recall initiation date

June 22, 2016

Report date

September 28, 2016

Classification date

Not published in this source record

Termination date

February 10, 2017

Distribution pattern

Product was distributed through Amazon Fresh in the Bellevue, Washington area. Shelf life of the product is 7 days and the last affected lot expires on 06/20/16. There is an estimate of less than 2 edible cases of product left out in the public. This is based upon the expiration date of the last lot produced. The last lot produced had an expiration date of 06/20/16. Product is shipped directly to the consumers home. There are no government or military accounts associated with this produc

UPC, lot, and code information

Use by dates of 04/15/16 to 06/20/16. UPC # 6637511772

Voluntary or mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification method

E-Mail

Source last updated

Not tracked separately from the Public Health Trace retrieval date below

Public Health Trace retrieval date

July 18, 2026 ET

Responsible company: Gilbert Foods Inc.

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Technical source data

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Retrieved by Public Health Trace: July 18, 2026 ET

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