FDA Food recall · Reported October 24, 2012
#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
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…
Spartan Central Kitchen recalled #020 Vegetable Tray with Dip - 3 lb 0-11213-08488 3 pounds #016 Vegetable Tray with Dip … - a moderate-severity action.
#020 Vegetable Tray with Dip - 3 lb 0-11213-08488 3 pounds #016 Vegetable Tray with Dip … was recalled by Spartan Central Kitchen in October 24, 2012. Reason: During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub samples in z…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0281-2013 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Spartan Central Kitchen issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-During an FDA inspection, microbiological swabs were collected and the results found that 21 sub samples in z….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 3K units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- October 24, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0281-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Food action (record #F-0281-2013) was formally reported on October 24, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 10, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Spartan Central Kitchen is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Grand Rapids, MI. Federal records list the affected scope as 3447.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: MI and OH only.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Food recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 25,416 food recalls on record
Of 88,001 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,020 are high severity, 64,468 moderate, and 4,513 low. A further 16,157 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
#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
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-0281-2013 |
| Date reported | October 24, 2012 |
| Date initiated | September 10, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Spartan Central Kitchen |
| Firm location | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Affected scope | 3447 |
| Distribution | MI and OH only. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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