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Spartan Central Kitchen
Recall #F-0189-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-10
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Spartan Central Kitchen is recalling Italian Sausage Penne pasta that was made between August 20 and September 10, 2012, because testing found harmful Listeria bacteria in the production facility. The company is voluntarily removing these products from the market.
Who is at risk
People who are pregnant, very young, elderly, or have weakened immune systems face the greatest risk from Listeria, though it can affect anyone.
What to do
If you purchased this product in Michigan or Ohio, do not eat it. Check your freezer or pantry for the Italian Sausage Penne with a sell-by date on or before the recall period and discard it or return it to the store where you bought it.
Product
#436 10 oz Italian Sausage Penne 10 ounces
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
377
Distribution
MI and OH only.
Lot / code info
All products with the sell by dates on or before September 17th.
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.