CLASS I Food recall · Reported 22 Aug 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
NO Label. Sub sandwiches are prepared fresh recalled
Publix Super Markets is recalling NO Label. Sub sandwiches are prepared fresh - made to order - wrapped in paper and then a, distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee. The recall was initiated on 26 Jul 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1939-2012
- FDA event ID
- 62731
- Recalling firm
- Publix Super Markets, Lakeland, FL
- Brand
- NO Label
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 Jul 2012
- FDA classified
- 10 Aug 2012
- Reported
- 22 Aug 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Ready Meals
Timeline
| 26 Jul 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Classified by FDA | +15 days |
| 22 Aug 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
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,
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
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.
Where it was distributed
US in AL, GA, TN and SC. FL stores are not involved with this recall.
AlabamaFloridaGeorgiaSouth CarolinaTennessee
Stores named: Publix
Questions about this recall
Is NO Label. Sub sandwiches are prepared fresh - made to order - wrapped in paper and then a recalled?
Yes. Publix Super Markets recalled NO Label. Sub sandwiches are prepared fresh - made to order - wrapped in paper and then a on 26 Jul 2012. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1939-2012.
Why was it 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,
Which lots are affected?
None
Where was it sold?
US in AL, GA, TN and SC. FL stores are not involved with this recall.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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