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Class II
Spartan Central Kitchen
Recall #F-0226-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-10
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Spartan Central Kitchen is recalling 5-pound containers of mashed potatoes (#340) made between August 20 and September 10, 2012, because FDA testing found harmful Listeria bacteria in the production facility. The company is voluntarily removing affected products from the market to prevent illness.
Who is at risk
People who purchased this product in Michigan or Ohio should be concerned, especially pregnant women, elderly individuals, young children, and those with weakened immune systems, who are more vulnerable to Listeria infection.
What to do
Check if you have any Spartan Central Kitchen mashed potatoes with sell-by dates on or before the recall period. If you do, do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store where you bought them.
Product
#340 Mashed Potatoes 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
957
Distribution
MI and OH only.
Lot / code info
All products with the sell by dates on or before September 21st.
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.