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Class II
Spartan Central Kitchen
Recall #F-0232-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-10
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Spartan Central Kitchen is recalling Caribbean Fruit Salad after FDA testing found harmful Listeria bacteria in the production facility. The recall affects 203 packages sold in Michigan and Ohio with sell-by dates on or before September 10th, 2012.
Who is at risk
Everyone should be concerned, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria.
What to do
If you purchased this product in Michigan or Ohio, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Contact a doctor if you develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea within 2 weeks of eating the product.
Product
#333 Caribbean Fruit Salad 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
203
Distribution
MI and OH only.
Lot / code info
All products with the sell by date on or before October 2nd.
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.