Spartan Central Kitchen

Recall #F-0281-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-10

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What happened

Spartan Central Kitchen is recalling vegetable trays and bowls with dip because bacteria called Listeria was found on food preparation surfaces during an FDA inspection. The recall applies to products made between August 20-September 10, 2012.

Who is at risk

This mainly affects people in Michigan and Ohio who purchased these products, especially pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems, who are more vulnerable to Listeria infection.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for any of these vegetable trays or bowls with sell-by dates on or before the recall period. Do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store. If you consumed one of these products and feel sick, contact your doctor.

Product

#020 Vegetable Tray with Dip - 3 lb 0-11213-08488 3 pounds #016 Vegetable Tray with Dip 0-11213-90381 30 ounces #013 Vegetable Bowl w/Dip - Large 0-11213-08487 1.5 pounds #012 Vegetable Bowl w/Dip 0-11213-08489 0.59 pounds

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

3447

Distribution

MI and OH only.

Lot / code info

All with sell by dates on or before 16-Sep with UPC 0-11213-08488, 0-11213-90381, 0-11213-08487, and 0-11213-08489.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

E-Mail

Terminated

2013-02-19