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Spartan Central Kitchen
Recall #F-0159-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-10
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Spartan Central Kitchen is recalling their Large and Small Chef Salads because bacteria called Listeria was found on food preparation surfaces during an FDA inspection. The recall affects salads made between August 20 and September 10, 2012, and was distributed in Michigan and Ohio.
Who is at risk
Everyone should be concerned, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are at highest risk of serious illness from Listeria.
What to do
If you purchased these salads with sell-by dates on or before September 10, 2012, do not eat them and throw them away. Contact Spartan Central Kitchen if you have questions about whether your product is affected.
Product
#764 Salad - Large Chef 3/4 pounds #763 Salad - 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) 739; 2) 670
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.