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Class II
Spartan Central Kitchen
Recall #F-0271-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-10
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Spartan Central Kitchen is recalling watermelon fruit cups because FDA testing found harmful bacteria (Listeria) in their production facility. The recall affects products made between August 20 and September 10, 2012, and distributed in Michigan and Ohio.
Who is at risk
Pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are most vulnerable to serious illness from Listeria.
What to do
If you have either of these products with a sell-by date on or before the recall date, do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store. Contact your doctor if you develop flu-like symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, or nausea after eating these products.
Product
#060 Fruit Cup Watermelon 9 ounces #072 Fruit Cup: Watermelon 15.8 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
1746
Distribution
MI and OH only.
Lot / code info
All products with the sell by dates on or before 15-Sept with UPC 0-11213-90458 and 0-11213-90461.
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.