Organic Whole Mixed Berries
Reason Due to potential E. coli O145:H28 contamination
NO LABEL Sub sandwiches are prepared fresh recall
Recalled by Publix Super Markets, Inc. · Lakeland, FL, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
On July 29, 2012 Publix Super Markets, Inc. issued a voluntary recall for custom made sub sandwiches that contain onions because they may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. Publix received notification from their supplier, who receives sliced onions from Gills Onions LLC. This recall involves any custom made sub sandwich with onions sold from the Publix Deli department between July 7,
Pathogen: Listeria
Listeria monocytogenes can grow even in the fridge and is especially dangerous in pregnancy.
The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.
What was recalled
NO LABEL. Sub sandwiches are prepared fresh - made to order - wrapped in paper and then a generic label applied. The scale label would only state 1/2 sub or whole sub and the price from the Publix Deli. Publix does not have a mechanism to track sub sandwiches prepared with fresh onions.
Quantity: unknown
Lot codes, dates and UPCs
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
None
Where it was sold
Alabama Florida Georgia South Carolina Tennessee
FDA's distribution note: US in AL, GA, TN and SC. FL stores are not involved with this recall.
Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.
- Recalling firm
- Publix Super Markets, Inc.
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Jul 26, 2012
- In FDA report of
- Aug 22, 2012
- Terminated
- Aug 17, 2012
- FDA recall number
- F-1939-2012 · event 62731
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search
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