Spartan Sandwich Spread Recalled for Undeclared Yellow # 5 Dye
Spartan Central Kitchen is recalling 4oz sandwich spreads because the label failed to declare Yellow # 5 as an ingredient.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically indicates a minor labeling error or low-risk contamination. The hazard is an undeclared dye (Yellow # 5), which is a common allergen but the source does not report any illnesses or injuries.
Plain-English summary
Spartan Central Kitchen is voluntarily recalling 288 units of Spartan/Fresh Selections Wedge Sandwich W/Sandwich Spread 4oz. The recall was initiated after an FDA inspection revealed that the 4oz sandwich spread label did not declare Yellow # 5 as an ingredient.
The affected product is distributed only in Michigan. The recall covers all dates up to and including August 12, 2012. The product is identified by UPC 011213-900001 and Spartan Code 744.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their labels for the missing Yellow # 5 declaration. Individuals with allergies to Yellow # 5 should avoid consuming the product.
The recalled product
- Product
- Spartan/Fresh Selections Wedge Sandwich W/Sandwich Spread 4oz
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Central Kitchen
- Category
- Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 288
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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