The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0782-2024·Announced 2024-01-31

Publix Custom Burrito Bowls Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination Risk

Publix Super Markets is recalling Custom Burrito Bowls due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination in the shredded lettuce ingredient. The bowls were distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia during December 5-14, 2023.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which per the severity rubric indicates a dangerous product posing a serious risk of adverse health consequences or death. FDA Class I recalls are classified as Critical.

Plain-English summary

Publix Super Markets, Inc. is recalling Custom Burrito Bowls due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes in the shredded lettuce ingredient. The lettuce supplier, Fresh Express, initiated the recall of this ingredient.

The affected burrito bowls were distributed between December 5 and December 14, 2023, in the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The products were variable in weight and size, packed in plastic containers, and intended for immediate consumption.

Consumers who purchased these burrito bowls should not consume them. The affected products should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Publix Custom Burrito Bowls, variable weights and sizes, packed in plastic containers, intended for immediate consumption.
Manufacturer
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Hazard
  • listeria

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)

  • None. Product was prepared and distributed between 12/5/2023-12/14/2023.

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

  • AL
  • FL
  • GA
  • KY
  • NC
  • SC
  • TN
  • VA