NO LABEL — Class I food recall F-1939-2012
Terminated recall by Publix Super Markets, Inc., reported 2012-08-22, distributed in AL, FL, GA, SC, TN. On July 29, 2012 Publix Super Markets, Inc. issued a voluntary recall for custom made sub sandwiches that cont
| Recall number | F-1939-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Publix Super Markets, Inc., Lakeland, FL, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-07-26 |
| Classified | 2012-08-10 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-08-22 |
| Terminated | 2012-08-17 |
| Distributed | AL, FL, GA, SC, TN |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Pathogens | listeria monocytogenes |
Product
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.
Reason for recall
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,
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