The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1173-2013·Announced 2013-03-20

Publix Peanut Butter Fudge Fix Cake Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Publix Super Markets is recalling Peanut Butter Fudge Fix 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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Publix Super Markets, Inc. is recalling Peanut Butter Fudge Fix cakes in Florida. The recall was initiated after Maplehurst Deli-Bake South Inc., the cake supplier, notified Publix of a Listeria monocytogenes contamination on November 15, 2012.

The affected products were distributed from November 11, 2012, through November 15, 2012. The specific product is identified by the Scale ID Number 002-95628-00000. The last five digits of the scale ID number contain the unit price; for example, a price of $4.99 would have the last five digits ending in 00499.

Consumers who purchased these cakes should check their pantries for the specific Scale ID Number and dispose of the product or return it to the store for a refund. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.

The recalled product

Product
Publix Peanut Butter Fudge Fix cake Scale ID Number * 002-95628-00000 *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.
Hazard

Is your product affected?

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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.

See all 44 products in this recall →