Spartan Central Kitchen Recalls Panini Sandwiches Due to Listeria Contamination
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling 215 Panini - Reuben sandwiches distributed in Michigan and Ohio due to possible Listeria contamination found during an FDA inspection.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Listeria) and is classified as FDA Class II, but the source explicitly states that no illnesses have been reported, which limits the severity to High per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling 215 units of #704 Panini - Reuben sandwiches. The recall covers products with production dates from August 10, 2012, to September 10, 2012, and UPC 704. These items were distributed only in Michigan and Ohio.
The recall was initiated after an FDA inspection collected microbiological swabs that tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes, Listeria innocua, or Listeria seeligeri in 21 sub-samples. The firm is recalling the products due to the possible contamination.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers who have these products should check their production dates and UPC codes and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- #704 Panini - Reuben sandwich
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Central Kitchen
- Category
- Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 215
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- All with production dates 8/10/12 to 9/10/12 and UPC 704
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 139 recalled by Spartan Central Kitchen under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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