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Spartan Central Kitchen
Recall #F-0276-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-10
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Spartan Central Kitchen is recalling diced white and red onions (6-ounce packages) because FDA testing found harmful bacteria called Listeria in the production facility. The recall applies to products made between August 20 and September 10, 2012, and distributed only in Michigan and Ohio.
Who is at risk
People with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, young children, and elderly adults are most at risk from Listeria, though anyone can potentially become ill.
What to do
If you have these onion products with a sell-by date on or before the specified date from Michigan or Ohio, do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store. Contact your doctor if you develop fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal symptoms.
Product
#027 Diced White Onions 6 ounces and #026 Diced Red Onions 6 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
492 (white onions) and 502 (red onions)
Distribution
MI and OH only.
Lot / code info
All with sell by dates on or before 15-Sep with UPC 0-11213-90415 and 0-11213-90414
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.