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Spartan Central Kitchen
Recall #F-0260-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-10
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Spartan Central Kitchen is recalling pineapple chunk products because testing found harmful bacteria (Listeria) in their production facility. The recall affects products made between August 20 and September 10, 2012.
Who is at risk
People with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, and young children are at highest risk from Listeria infection.
What to do
If you bought bulk pineapple chunks or pineapple fruit cups from Spartan Central Kitchen with a sell-by date on or before the recall period, do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store. This recall only affects products sold in Michigan and Ohio.
Product
#233 Bulk Pineapple Chunks, 3 pounds; #076 Pineapple Chunks Fruit Cup, 9 oz.
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
55
Distribution
MI and OH only.
Lot / code info
sell by date 9/15/12
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.