Spartan Central Kitchen Recalls Cheddar Free Ham & Onion Cheeseballs
Spartan Central Kitchen is recalling 12-ounce Cheddar Free Ham & Onion Cheeseballs in Michigan and Ohio due to possible Listeria contamination.
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) without reported illnesses, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling 1,032 units of 12-ounce #363 Cheddar Free Ham & Onion Cheeseballs. The recall covers products manufactured between August 20 and September 10, 2012, with sell-by dates on or before September 22, 2012.
The recall was initiated after an FDA inspection revealed that microbiological swabs from the facility tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes, Listeria innocua, or Listeria seeligeri. The company is recalling the products due to the possible contamination.
The affected products were distributed only in Michigan and Ohio. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific items and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- #363 Cheddar Free Ham & Onion Cheeseball 12 ounces
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Central Kitchen
- Category
- Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,032
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 products with the sell by dates on or before September 22nd.
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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