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Class II
Spartan Central Kitchen
Recall #F-0261-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-10
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Spartan Central Kitchen is recalling bulk honeydew melons sold in Michigan and Ohio because testing found harmful bacteria (Listeria) in their production facility. The recall covers products made between August 20 and September 10, 2012.
Who is at risk
Anyone who purchased this product should be concerned, especially pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems, as Listeria can cause serious illness in these groups.
What to do
Check your honeydew melons for the sell-by date and lot number. If your product is included in this recall, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store where you purchased it.
Product
#232 Bulk Honeydew 232 3 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
71
Distribution
MI and OH only.
Lot / code info
All with sell by dates on or before 15-Sep with UPC 232
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.