The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0273-2013·Announced 2012-10-24

Spartan Central Kitchen Recalls Mixed Fruit Trays Due to Listeria Risk

Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling specific Mixed Fruit Trays manufactured in August and September 2012 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. Per the rubric, high-risk pathogens without reported illness or FDA Class I classification warrant a score of 3.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling #048 Mixed Fruit Tray (20 ounces) and #049 Mixed Fruit Tray (42 ounces). The recall affects products manufactured between August 20, 2012, and September 10, 2012. The specific units involved are identified by sell-by dates on or before September 15, 2012, and UPC codes 0-11213-90393 and 0-11213-90394.

The recall was initiated after an FDA inspection revealed that microbiological swabs collected from the facility tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes, Listeria innocua, or Listeria seeligeri. The firm is recalling the products due to the possible contamination associated with these findings.

The affected products were distributed only in Michigan and Ohio. Consumers who have these specific fruit trays in their possession should check the sell-by dates and UPC codes to determine if they are part of the recall. If the products match the description, consumers should stop using them and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
#048 Mixed Fruit Tray 20 ounces and #049 Mixed Fruit Tray 42 ounces
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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.

See all 139 products in this recall →