Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs There have been three food recalls affecting Publix Super Markets’ stores and products in the past three months, according to information on their website and the U.S. Food & Drug Association (FDA).Newsweek has contacted Publix Super Markets via email for comment.Why It MattersThere are eight states with Publix stores, meaning that the product recalls, some having potentially life-threatening health risks, affect millions of Americans.
What To KnowThis is a full list of the products impacted.Ground Beef And Pork ProductsPublix voluntarily recalled a number of ground beef products and pork products on January 13 due to the potential of foreign material in the product.The affected products include the chain’s Market Ground Beef, Lean Ground Beef (7 percent fat), Ground Sirloin (10 percent fat) and Pork Market Ground, all of which had expiry dates on either January 14 or January 15.The only affected store was Publix on Bayshore in Tampa, Florida.The Publix announcement stated that the listed products “should be thrown away or returned for a refund.” It added that any products sold on or after January 15 are not impacted by this single-store recall.Per the announcement, Maria Brous, Publix director of communications, said: “As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted product has been removed from the store shelves.”Waffles And Pancake ProductsOn October 22, 2024, TreeHouse Foods announced a recall of its frozen toaster waffle, Belgian waffle and pancake products, affecting Publix products.The impacted Publix products included its 12.3 oz Buttermilk Waffles, its 12.3 oz Homestyle Waffles, its 13.75 oz Belgian Waffles, its 29.6 oz Buttermilk Waffles and the Greenwise 7.4oz Organic Multigrain Waffles.The recall had a nationwide impact, so the individual states affected by the recall were not listed by the FDA.The TreeHouse Foods products were recalled due to potential contamination with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes, a type of bacteria that can cause a serious infection known as listeriosis.TreeHouse Foods previously told Newsweek in a statement: “We have no confirmed reports of illness or injury linked to the recalled products. As of January 2025, the Brantford facility has undergone a hygienic restoration and is once again producing griddle products for our customers.”
Residents of Pine Island, Florida, wait in their cars to receive free perishable food items from Publix on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.
Residents of Pine Island, Florida, wait in their cars to receive free perishable food items from Publix on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.
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Organic And Baby CarrotsPublix products were affected by the organic whole and baby carrots recall made by Grimmway Farms on November 16, 2024.The carrots were recalled on the basis they may have been contaminated with E. coli, a bacteria that can cause serious, and in some cases fatal, infections in young children, elderly people and those with a weakened immune system.The Publix products affected by the recall included the Greenwise Baby Carrots, 1 pound in size with an expiry date of October 26, 2024, and the Greenwise whole organic carrots, in bags of either 1 pound or 25 pounds with an expiry date of October 23, 2024.The recall affected 19 brands across the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada, and there was an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to organic whole and baby carrots supplied by Grimmway Farms, according to the FDA.After the FDA and Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) investigated the multistate outbreak of E. coli infections, it was found that there was a total of 48 illnesses in 19 states and one reported death.Of 47 people with information available, the report said that 20 were hospitalized and one developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can cause kidney failure.The outbreak was concluded as over on December 18, 2024, according to a statement released on Grimmway Farms’ website.Grimmway Farms previously told Newsweek in a statement on the recall: “The FDA issued an update last month stating that the outbreak has ended and the closure of FDA’s investigation. No product ever tested positive and, despite extensive swabbing during inspection, no positive results related to the outbreak strain were found at the facility.”What’s NextIf you’re concerned about product recalls, it’s a good idea to stay informed and check alerts from the place of purchase and the FDA. If you have questions, you can contact the manufacturer.
