Class ITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Jul 26, 2012

NO LABEL. Sub sandwiches are prepared fresh - made to order - wrapped in paper and then a…

Recalling firm: Publix Super Markets, Inc.

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…

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Aug 17, 2012.

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ProductNO 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.

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Original product description

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.

Original FDA recall reason

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,

Recall details

Recall number
F-1939-2012
Event ID
62731
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Jul 26, 2012
Reported
Aug 22, 2012
Classified
Aug 10, 2012
Terminated
Aug 17, 2012
Quantity
unknown
Location
Lakeland, FL, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Where it was distributed

US in AL, GA, TN and SC. FL stores are not involved with this recall.

FDA source record · F-1939-2012

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