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,
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.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
None
Where it was sold
US in AL, GA, TN and SC. FL stores are not involved with this recall.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1939-2012
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Jul 26, 2012
- FDA report date
- Aug 22, 2012
- Quantity
- unknown
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1939-2012, exactly as published.
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- City
- Lakeland
- State
- FL
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 62731
- Address
- 3045 New Tampa Hwy Bldg 18
- Code information
- None
- Postal code
- 33815-3468
- Report date
- Aug 22, 2012
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1939-2012
- Classification
- Class I
- Recalling firm
- Publix Super Markets, Inc.
- Product quantity
- unknown
- Termination date
- Aug 17, 2012
- 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,
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- 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.
- Distribution pattern
- US in AL, GA, TN and SC. FL stores are not involved with this recall.
- Recall initiation date
- Jul 26, 2012
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Aug 10, 2012