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Class II
Spartan Central Kitchen
Recall #F-0279-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-10
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Spartan Central Kitchen is recalling their Soup Starter product because FDA testing found harmful Listeria bacteria in the manufacturing facility. The recall affects products made between August 20 and September 10, 2012.
Who is at risk
People who are pregnant, very young, elderly, or have weakened immune systems face the highest risk from Listeria infection.
What to do
Check if you have this product with a sell-by date on or before the recall date and do not consume it. If you have the product, throw it away or return it to the store where you purchased it.
Product
#023 Soup Starter 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
164
Distribution
MI and OH only.
Lot / code info
All with sell by dates on or before 15-Sep with UPC 0-11213-90411
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.