CLASS I Food recall · Reported 20 Mar 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Publix Dec. Fudge iced w/filling cake Scale ID Number * recalled

Publix Super Markets is recalling Publix Dec. Fudge iced w/filling cake Scale ID Number * 002-19748-00000 *The last five, distributed in Florida. The recall was initiated on 15 Nov 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesRecalled products were distributed from November 11, 2012 through November 15, 2012.
Quantity recalledN/A

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-1150-2013
FDA event ID
64493
Recalling firm
Publix Super Markets, Lakeland, FL
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
15 Nov 2012
FDA classified
13 Mar 2013
Reported
20 Mar 2013
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
E-Mail
Reason category
Listeria
Product category
Cakes & Pastries

Timeline

15 Nov 2012Recall initiated by company
13 Mar 2013Classified by FDA+118 days
20 Mar 2013Published in enforcement report+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Maplehurst Deli-Bake South Inc. the cake supplier notified Publix Super market of a contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes on 11/15/2012.

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

Publix 7 inch Dec. Fudge iced w/filling cake Scale ID Number * 002-19748-00000 *The last five digits of the scale ID number contain the unit price. For example $4.99 would have the last five digits ending 00499.

Where it was distributed

Florida

Florida

Stores named: Publix

Questions about this recall

Is Publix Dec. Fudge iced w/filling cake Scale ID Number * 002-19748-00000 *The last five recalled?

Yes. Publix Super Markets recalled Publix Dec. Fudge iced w/filling cake Scale ID Number * 002-19748-00000 *The last five on 15 Nov 2012. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1150-2013.

Why was it recalled?

Maplehurst Deli-Bake South Inc. the cake supplier notified Publix Super market of a contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes on 11/15/2012.

Which lots are affected?

Recalled products were distributed from November 11, 2012 through November 15, 2012.

Where was it sold?

Florida

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.

More recalls from Publix Super Markets

All 79

Other Cakes & Pastries recalls

All 1,413