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Class II
Spartan Central Kitchen
Recall #F-0262-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-10
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Spartan Central Kitchen is recalling bulk cantaloupe because FDA testing found harmful Listeria bacteria in the production facility. The recall affects cantaloupe products made between August 20 and September 10, 2012.
Who is at risk
Anyone who purchased this cantaloupe from stores in Michigan or Ohio during that time period should be aware, especially pregnant women, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems who are more vulnerable to Listeria.
What to do
Check if you have cantaloupe from Spartan Central Kitchen with a sell-by date on or before September 10, 2012. If you do, throw it away or return it to the store. Do not eat it, even if it looks or smells fine.
Product
#231 Bulk Cantalope 231 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
85
Distribution
MI and OH only.
Lot / code info
All with sell by dates on or before 15-Sep with UPC 231
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.