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Spartan Central Kitchen
Recall #F-0155-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-10
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Spartan Central Kitchen is recalling certain chef salads sold in Michigan and Ohio because harmful bacteria (Listeria) was found in the kitchen during an FDA inspection. The recall covers salads made between August 20 and September 10, 2012.
Who is at risk
Everyone should be concerned, but especially pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems, as Listeria can cause serious illness in these groups.
What to do
If you purchased a #801 or #802 chef salad from Spartan Central Kitchen with a sell-by date on or before September 10, 2012, do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to where you bought it. Contact your doctor if you have symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea.
Product
#802 Salad - No Meat Large Chef 3/4 pounds #801 Salad - No Meat Small Chef 1/4 pound
Reason for recall
During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub samples in zones 1, 2 & 3 are positive for Listeria Monocytogenes (L.M.), Listeria innocua (L.I.) or Listeria seeligeri (L.S.). The firm is voluntarily recalling all products manufactured from August 20th to September 10th 2012 due to the possible contamination. All lots with sell by dates on or befo
Quantity affected
1) 141; 2) 132
Distribution
MI and OH only.
Lot / code info
All products with the sell by dates on or before September 13th.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
E-Mail
Terminated
2013-02-19
Recalling firm
Spartan Central Kitchen
463 44th St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49548-4327
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.