Publix Super Markets, Inc.: Food Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: F-1939-2012)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

NO LABEL. Sub sandwiches are prepared fresh - made to order - wrapped in paper and then a generic label applied. The scale label would only state 1/2 sub or whole sub and the price from the Publix Deli. Publix does not have a mechanism to track sub sandwiches prepared with fresh onions.

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: July 26, 2012

Date Posted: August 22, 2012

Recall Number: F-1939-2012

Event ID: 62731

Reason for Recall:

On July 29, 2012 Publix Super Markets, Inc. issued a voluntary recall for custom made sub sandwiches that contain onions because they may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. Publix received notification from their supplier, who receives sliced onions from Gills Onions LLC. This recall involves any custom made sub sandwich with onions sold from the Publix Deli department between July 7,

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: unknown

Code Information:

None

Distribution Pattern:

US in AL, GA, TN and SC. FL stores are not involved with this recall.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated