CLASS II Food recall · Reported 29 Aug 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Spartan/Fresh Selections Wedge Sandwich W/Sandwich Spread recalled

Spartan Central Kitchen is recalling Spartan/Fresh Selections Wedge Sandwich W/Sandwich Spread, distributed in Michigan. The recall was initiated on 9 Aug 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesLOT NUMBER: All dates up to and including 8/12/12 UPC: 011213-900001 SPARTAN CODE: 744

Quantity recalled288 units

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-2016-2012
FDA event ID: 62951
Recalling firm: Spartan Central Kitchen, Grand Rapids, MI
Brand: Spartan
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 9 Aug 2012
FDA classified: 23 Aug 2012
Reported: 29 Aug 2012
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Processing Deviation
Product category: Ready Meals

Timeline

9 Aug 2012	Recall initiated by company
23 Aug 2012	Classified by FDA	+14 days
29 Aug 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, the investigation found the 4oz sandwich spread label did not declare Yellow # 5 as an ingredient.

The USDA issues these when meat or poultry was produced without proper inspection, or when a step such as cooking or pasteurisation did not meet requirements.

Product as listed by the FDA

Spartan/Fresh Selections Wedge Sandwich W/Sandwich Spread 4oz

Where it was distributed

MI distribution only

Michigan

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

During an FDA inspection, the investigation found the 4oz sandwich spread label did not declare Yellow # 5 as an ingredient.

Which lots are affected?

LOT NUMBER: All dates up to and including 8/12/12 UPC: 011213-900001 SPARTAN CODE: 744

Where was it sold?

MI distribution 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 26 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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