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Spartan Central Kitchen
Recall #F-0212-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-10
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Spartan Central Kitchen is recalling VG's Fat Free Caesar Dressing (5-pound containers) because FDA testing found harmful Listeria bacteria in the production facility. The recall affects products made between August 20 and September 10, 2012, distributed in Michigan and Ohio.
Who is at risk
People with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, young children, and elderly adults face the greatest risk from Listeria infection.
What to do
Check your refrigerator for this product with a sell-by date on or before the recall period. If you have it, throw it away or return it to the store. Contact your doctor if you have consumed this product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea.
Product
#361 VG's Fat Free Caesar Dressing 5 pounds
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
123
Distribution
MI and OH only.
Lot / code info
All products with the sell by dates on or before October 11th.
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.