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Class II
Spartan Central Kitchen
Recall #F-0285-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-10
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Spartan Central Kitchen is recalling colored peppers because testing found harmful bacteria (Listeria) in their facility. The recall affects products made between August 20 and September 10, 2012, distributed in Michigan and Ohio.
Who is at risk
People who are pregnant, elderly, very young, or have weakened immune systems are most vulnerable to serious illness from Listeria.
What to do
If you have colored peppers from this brand with a sell-by date during that period, do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store. Contact your doctor if you develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea.
Product
#009 Colored Peppers 0.76 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 products with sell by dates on or
Quantity affected
595
Distribution
MI and OH only.
Lot / code info
All with sell by dates on or before 15-Sep with UPC 0-11213-90377
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.