FDA Food recall F-0259-2013
#234 Bulk Watermelon 234 2.5 pounds and #050 Watermelon Tray 16 ounces
- FDA Food
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2012-10-24
On 2012-10-24 the FDA classified a Class II recall of #234 Bulk Watermelon 234 2.5 pounds and #050 Watermelon Tray 16 ounces by Spartan Central Kitchen, citing 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….
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| Agency | FDA Food |
|---|---|
| Recall number | F-0259-2013 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2012-09-10 |
| Published | 2012-10-24 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:48 UTC |
| Company | Spartan Central Kitchen |
| Distribution | MI, OH |
Product
#234 Bulk Watermelon 234 2.5 pounds and #050 Watermelon Tray 16 ounces
Reason
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
Identifiers
| code_info | All with sell by dates on or before 15-Sep with UPC 234 and 0-11213-90395 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:48 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0259-2013%22
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