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#234 Bulk Watermelon 234 2.5 pounds and #050 Watermelon Tray 16 ounces

Published: Sep 10, 2012
Updated: Nov 3, 2025
Recall #: F-0259-2013
Product Information

Brand

Spartan Central Kitchen

Category

Food

Description

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

FDA Classification

Class II

May cause temporary health problems or slight threat of serious nature

Status

Terminated

Recall Type

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Affected Lot Codes

Check your product packaging for these codes:

All with sell by dates on or before 15-Sep with UPC 234 and 0-11213-90395

Affected States/Regions

MI, OH

MI and OH only.

What You Should Do

Available Remedies

Dispose of ProductRefund Available

Recommended Actions

  1. 1Stop using the product immediately. Do not continue to use, sell, or distribute the recalled product.
  2. 2Check if you have the recalled product. Verify the brand, model number, lot codes, or UPC listed in the recall.
  3. 3Follow the remedy instructions. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Dispose of the product safely according to local regulations.
  4. 4Visit the official recall page for complete details, contact information, and deadline information (if applicable).

Official Recall Information

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, including contact details and deadlines, please visit the official recall page from FDA.

View Official Recall Page

Need more help? If you have questions or have experienced issues with this product, you can:

  • Contact the manufacturer or retailer where you purchased the product
  • Report an incident to SaferProducts.gov
  • Consult with the FDA for additional guidance