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Class II
Spartan Central Kitchen
Recall #F-0246-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-10
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Spartan Central Kitchen is recalling Ham & Cheese Salad produced between August 20 and September 10, 2012, because FDA testing found harmful bacteria (Listeria) in the manufacturing facility. The company is voluntarily removing the product from stores to protect consumers.
Who is at risk
People who purchased this product in Michigan or Ohio, especially pregnant women, young children, elderly individuals, and anyone with a weakened immune system, should be concerned as Listeria can cause serious illness.
What to do
Check your refrigerator for Ham & Cheese Salad with a sell-by date on or before the recall period and do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you purchased it.
Product
#317 Ham & Cheese Salad 317 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 before
Quantity affected
482
Distribution
MI and OH only.
Lot / code info
All with sell by dates on or before 17-Sep with UPC 317
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.