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Class II
Spartan Central Kitchen
Recall #F-0160-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-10
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Spartan Central Kitchen is recalling two sizes of Garden Fresh Salad (large and small) made between August 20 and September 10, 2012, because FDA testing found Listeria bacteria in the production facility. The company is voluntarily removing these products from stores as a precaution.
Who is at risk
People who are pregnant, elderly, very young, or have weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria, though anyone could potentially be affected.
What to do
If you purchased these salads from stores in Michigan or Ohio with a sell-by date on or before September 10, 2012, do not eat them and throw them away. Contact your doctor if you have symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal issues.
Product
#762 Salad - Large Garden Fresh 3/4 pounds #761 Salad - Small Garden Fresh 3 oz.
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) 832; 2) 668
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.