Publix Chopped Hearts of Romaine Recalled for Listeria Monocytogenes
Publix Super Markets is recalling Chopped Hearts of Romaine due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes confirmed by the FDA.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4. Additionally, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen, in a ready-to-eat product typically warrants a Critical rating due to the potential for severe health consequences.
Plain-English summary
Publix Super Markets is voluntarily recalling 763 cases of Chopped Hearts of Romaine, 10 oz, due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, and Tennessee. The recall was initiated after a sample collected by the International Environmental Health (IEH) agency tested positive for the bacteria, a result subsequently confirmed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The affected product is identified by the 'Best if used by' date of September 20. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators and discard the product or return it to the store of purchase for a refund. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
The recalled product
- Product
- ***Publix***Hearts of Romaine***Chopped Hearts of Romaine***Triple Washed***& Ready to Eat***No Preservatives***NET WT 10 OZ (284g)***
- Manufacturer
- Publix Super Markets
- Category
- Food — Prepared Salads
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 763
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Best if used by Sept 20
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