#233 Bulk Pineapple Chunks, 3 pounds; #076 Pineapple Chunks Fruit Cup, 9 oz.

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#233 Bulk Pineapple Chunks, 3 pounds; #076 Pineapple Chunks Fruit Cup, 9 oz. Spartan Central Kitchen · reported 2012-10-24

Terminated This recall has been closed out by the agency.

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
Classification: Class II
Recall initiated: 2012-09-10
Reported by the agency: 2012-10-24
Closed out (terminated): 2013-02-19
Recalling firm: Spartan Central Kitchen
Grand Rapids, MI
United States
This is the firm that issued the recall — commonly a distributor or processor. It is not the origin of contamination.
Distribution (the agency's own words): MI and OH only.
States we parsed from that text: MI OH
The agency named these states. Parse method explicit_state_list, confidence high.
Food category: Produce (fruit & vegetables) Salads & fresh-cut producederived
Assigned by a reviewed keyword rulebook over the product description, not by the agency.
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number: F-0260-2013

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