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Class II
Spartan Central Kitchen
Recall #F-0259-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-10
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Spartan Central Kitchen is recalling watermelon products sold in Michigan and Ohio because testing found bacteria called Listeria in their facility. The recall covers watermelon sold from August 20 to September 10, 2012.
Who is at risk
Listeria is especially dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, elderly people, and anyone with a weakened immune system, though it can affect anyone.
What to do
If you purchased bulk watermelon or watermelon trays from Spartan Central Kitchen with a sell-by date on or before September 10, 2012, do not eat them—throw them away. Contact the company or your retailer if you have questions about whether your product is affected.
Product
#234 Bulk Watermelon 234 2.5 pounds and #050 Watermelon Tray 16 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 before
Quantity affected
48 (Bulk) and 792 (Tray)
Distribution
MI and OH only.
Lot / code info
All with sell by dates on or before 15-Sep with UPC 234 and 0-11213-90395
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.