CLASS II Food recall · Reported 24 Oct 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
#302 Old Fashioned Potato Salad recalled by Spartan Central Kitchen
Spartan Central Kitchen is recalling #302 Old Fashioned Potato Salad 302, distributed in Michigan, Ohio. The recall was initiated on 10 Sep 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0257-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63159
- Recalling firm
- Spartan Central Kitchen, Grand Rapids, MI
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 10 Sep 2012
- FDA classified
- 18 Oct 2012
- Reported
- 24 Oct 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Salad Kits
Timeline
| 10 Sep 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 18 Oct 2012 | Classified by FDA | +38 days |
| 24 Oct 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
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
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
#302 Old Fashioned Potato Salad 302 5 pounds
Where it was distributed
MI and OH only.
Questions about this recall
Is #302 Old Fashioned Potato Salad 302 recalled?
Yes. Spartan Central Kitchen recalled #302 Old Fashioned Potato Salad 302 on 10 Sep 2012. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0257-2013.
Why was it recalled?
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
Which lots are affected?
All with sell by dates on or before 17-Sep with UPC 302
Where was it sold?
MI and OH only.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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