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Class II
Spartan Central Kitchen
Recall #F-0277-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-10
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Spartan Central Kitchen is recalling diced colored peppers (9 oz packages) because FDA testing found harmful Listeria bacteria in the production facility. The recall affects products made between August 20 and September 10, 2012, and is limited to Michigan and Ohio.
Who is at risk
Everyone should be cautious, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face higher risk from Listeria infection.
What to do
If you have this product with a sell-by date on or before the specified date from August-September 2012, do not eat it—throw it away. Check your freezer and refrigerator. Contact Spartan Central Kitchen if you have questions about whether your product is affected.
Product
#025 Diced Colored Peppers 9 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
485
Distribution
MI and OH only.
Lot / code info
All with sell by dates on or before 15-Sep with UPC 0-11213-90413
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.