Sliced Spartan Pasteurized Processed Cheese Food (3 lb)
LOT NUMBER: April 3, 2012 only
UPC: 11213-50122

REASON FOR THE RECALL: In order to maintain the highest standards of product quality Topco Associates is initiating a voluntary product withdrawal on one lot code of 3lb Spartan Pasteurized Processed Cheese Food Individually Wrapped Slices, manufactured by Great Lakes Cheese because of poor quality - unable to cleanly peel slice from the wrapper. This is not a food safety issue.

Spartan Stores Voluntarily Recalls Deli Products Containing Hard Cooked Eggs

Spartan Stores today is announcing the voluntary recall of eight (8) deli products with a sell by date of January 20th  through February 1st, 2012 that contain hard cooked eggs produced by Michael Foods of Minnetonka, Minnesota. The recall is in connection with the voluntary recall announced today by Michael Foods of their hard cooked egg products due to possible contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes. The deli products being voluntarily recalled are:

• Egg Spread
• Sandwich with egg spread
• Prepackaged Container Salad – Small Chef
• Prepackaged Container Salad – Large Chef
• Prepackaged Container Salad – Seven Layer
• Prepackaged Container Salad – No Meat Small Chef
• Prepackaged Container Salad – No Meat Large Chef
• Prepackaged Container Salad – No Meat Seven Layer

Spartan Stores has received no confirmation of illness associated with the consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact their healthcare provider immediately.

All of the products involved in the recall should be returned for a full refund or replacement.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Spartan Stores’ Consumer Affairs at 1-800-451-8500 or contact Michael Foods Customer Service at 877-367-3447.

Spartan Fruit Pals Fruit Flavored Snacks-Assorted Fruit Flavors
SIZE: 5.4 oz box
LOT NUMBER: Sell By 5/10/12 & 5/11/12 Only
UPC: 1121318802
SPARTAN CODE: 48751

REASON FOR THE RECALL: Topco has initiated a voluntary product withdrawal on Spartan Fruit Pals Fruit Flavored Snacks-Assorted Fruit Flavors due to multiple complaints of hard pieces being reported in the Cherry flavored packs.  There is no known health risk associated with this withdrawal.  This withdrawal does not affect any other Spartan items.

Spartan Fruit & Grain Cereal Bars-Raspberry
SIZE: 10.4 oz
LOT NUMBER: See Special Note
UPC: 1121318991

Spartan Fruit & Grain Cereal Bars-Strawberry
SIZE: 10.4 oz
LOT NUMBER: See Special Note
UPC: 1121318994

Spartan Fruit & Grain Cereal Bars-Mixed Berry
SIZE: 10.4 oz
LOT NUMBER: See Special Note
UPC: 1121318993

Spartan Fruit & Grain Cereal Bars-Apple Cinnamon
SIZE: 10.4 oz
LOT NUMBER: See Special Note
UPC: 1121318992

Spartan Fruit & Grain Cereal Bars-Blueberry
SIZE: 10.4 oz
LOT NUMBER: See Special Note
UPC: 1121318520

Spartan Fruit & Grain Cereal Bars Shipper-Strawberry and Apple Cinnamon
SIZE: 10.4 oz
LOT NUMBER: See Special Note
UPC: 1121318994 & 1121318992

REASON FOR THE RECALL: This is an expanded withdrawal notice to 11-009 Spartan Apple Cinnamon Fruit & Grain Cereal Bars.

Spartan Apple Cinnamon Fruit & Grain Cereal Bars
SIZE: 10.4 oz
LOT NUMBER: Sell/Use by Dates
    5/13/2011
    5/14/2011
    5/15/2011
    6/18/2011
UPC: 11213-18992
SPARTAN CODE: 233-387

REASON FOR THE RECALL: In order to maintain the highest standards of product quality, Spartan Stores and Topco is initiating a voluntary product withdrawal on a limited supply of Spartan Apple Cinnamon Fruit & Grain Cereal Bars. Spartan/Topco has initiated this withdrawal due to reports of possible mold found on individual bars. This product does not pose a health risk.

Spartan Reduced Sodium Smoked Ham Water Added
SIZE: 8 oz
LOT NUMBER: Sell/use By Dates
3/28/2011
4/19/2011
UPC: 11213-07108
SPARTAN CODE: 250-381

REASON FOR THE RECALL: In order to maintain the highest standards of product quality, Tyson/Topco has initiated a voluntary product withdrawal on a limited supply of Spartan Reduced Sodium Smoked Ham w/Water. It has been reported that some of the packages are bloating and therefore does not meet their quality standards with regards to the packaging of the product. There have no reports of a health risk associated with this recalled item.

Valu Time Creamy Milk Chocolate Frosting
SIZE: 16 oz.
LOT NUMBER: Best by Date: Jan 12 12
UPC: 1122502510
SPARTAN CODE: 740837

REASON FOR THE RECALL: In order to maintain the highest standards of product quality, Topco has initiated a voluntary product withdrawal on Valu Time Creamy Milk Chocolate Frosting with the best by date of Jan 12 12 ONLY. There have been reports of mold found on the product with this particular best by date. This concern does not pose a health risk. No other items are affected by this withdrawal.