Publix Deli recalled over Listeria risk

Recall date

May 5, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Publix Super Markets, Inc. recalls Publix Deli, Wheatberry Salad, sold in 3.5 oz clamshell, 1 lb Grab and Go kit, and Chef Select custom order behind the…

Recall number

F-1518-2016

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Distributed to Publix retail stores in AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, & TN

Why it was recalled

Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

Publix Deli, Wheatberry Salad, sold in 3.5 oz clamshell, 1 lb Grab and Go kit, and Chef Select custom order behind the deli counter. Received at retail store as a 12.75 lbs kit. Ingredients are combined at retail store. Manufactured for Publix Supermarkets in Lakeland, FL