The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1703-2024·Announced 2024-08-21

Boars Head Ham Recalled Due to Potential Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

Publix Super Markets is recalling 2,786 units of Boars Head Grab and Go Wedge Ham products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected products were sold at retail locations in Florida and Georgia.

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: FDA Class I recall classification. Per guidelines, FDA Class I recalls never score below 4. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that requires the highest agency classification.

Plain-English summary

Publix Super Markets, Inc. is recalling 2,786 units of Boars Head Grab and Go Wedge Ham with Smoke Master Black Forest Ham (7.5 oz in plastic containers). The recall is due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination in products with sell-by dates of August 1, 2024, and August 2, 2024.

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious infection in susceptible populations. The recalled products were distributed to retail locations in Florida and Georgia.

Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. Affected products should be discarded or returned to the retailer. Anyone who has consumed these products and experiences symptoms of Listeria infection, such as fever, muscle aches, or diarrhea, should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Boars Head Grab and Go Wedge Ham, Smoke Master Black Forest Ham, Grab and Go Sandwich, NET WT. 7.5 OZ (213 g), Plastic Container, KEEP REFRIGERATED
Manufacturer
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Hazard
  • listeria-monocytogenes

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)

  • SELL BY 08/01/2024 SELL BY 08/02/2024

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • FL
  • GA