FDA recalls · F-1939-2012
Publix Super Markets, Inc. recall
- FoodNO 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.
- ReasonOn 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,
- ClassClass I: most serious: the food could cause serious health problems or death
- StatusClosed by FDA, ended 2012-08-17
- DatesFirm started it 2012-07-26. In FDA's enforcement report 2012-08-22.
- Sold inUS in AL, GA, TN and SC. FL stores are not involved with this recall.
- Amountunknown
- CodesNone
- FirmPublix Super Markets, Inc., Lakeland, FL · Voluntary: Firm initiated
Products we list
None. We tie a recall to a product only by a barcode printed in the recall, and this one names none we list. That does not mean the recalled food is missing from our listings.
From FDA's enforcement report, via openFDA (CC0): raw data for this recall. FDA's own Enforcement Report search finds it by its number, F-1939-2012. Class meanings: FDA.