Publix Cream Cheese Iced Cake Recalled for Listeria Contamination
Publix Super Markets is recalling 7-inch cream cheese iced cakes in Florida due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination reported by the supplier.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criterion for a score of 4 (Severe) as it is a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences.
Plain-English summary
Publix Super Markets, Inc. is recalling 7-inch decorated cream cheese iced cakes with a scale ID number starting with 002-19759-00000. The recall covers products distributed in Florida from November 11, 2012, through November 15, 2012.
The recall was initiated after Maplehurst Deli-Bake South Inc., the cake supplier, notified Publix on November 15, 2012, of a contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The source text does not specify the number of affected units or report any illnesses.
Consumers who purchased these cakes should discard them or return them to the place of purchase. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal beyond the standard recall protocol.
The recalled product
- Product
- Publix 7inch Dec. Cream Cheese Iced W/F cake Scale ID Number * 002-19759-00000 *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.
- Manufacturer
- Publix Super Markets, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Bakery / Cakes
- Hazard
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 (3)
- Recalled products were distributed from November 11
- 2012 through November 15
- 2012.
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 44 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.
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