The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0309-2021·Announced 2021-03-03

Publix Steam in Bag Green Bean Butternut Squash Recalled for Listeria

Publix is recalling Steam in Bag Green Bean Butternut Squash because the butternut squash used in its preparation is potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen, and is classified as FDA Class II. Per the rubric, high-risk pathogens without reported illness warrant a score of 3.

Plain-English summary

Publix Super Markets, Inc. is recalling 1,089 units of Publix Steam in Bag Green Bean Butternut Squash. The recall is due to the cubed butternut squash used in the preparation of the product being potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The product was sold between January 3, 2021, and January 14, 2021, and was distributed domestically. The source text notes that the product was not further distributed beyond the initial manufacturing and sales period.

Consumers who have this product should check their pantries and discard any units found. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Publix Steam in Bag Green Bean Butternut Squash
Hazard
Affected units
1,089

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)

  • GTIN 002-24887-00000 Sold Between: 01/03/2021-01/14/2021

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Publix Super Markets, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 3 products in this recall →