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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 sold in Michigan and Ohio because bacteria called Listeria was found in the production facility during an FDA inspection. The recall affects products made between August 20 and September 10, 2012.
Who is at risk
Everyone should be concerned, but people who are pregnant, elderly, very young children, or have weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria.
What to do
Check your watermelon fruit cups to see if they were made during the recalled dates and sold in Michigan or Ohio. If you have a recalled product, throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it.
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.