Publix Recalls Deli Tri Fruit, Grain Salad

Publix Super Markets has issued a voluntary recall for their brand name Deli Tri Fruit and Grain Salad since it may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The company was notified of the potential contamination from their supplier, Allison's Gourmet Kitchens, according to a statement on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website.

Publix Deli Tri Fruit and Grain Salad, UPC #41415-39662, was distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. Product was sold in pre-packaged 12 ounce containers, and this recall involves all product sold from December 2012 through March 26, 2013.

The following information on the effects of contamination were given:

Consumption of products containing Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infection in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

"We have issued a voluntary recall because of our commitment to food safety," Maria Brous, Publix spokesperson, said in a statement. "No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this product. Consumers who have purchased the product in question may return the product to their local store for a full refund. Publix customers with additional questions may call our Customer Care Center at 1-800-242-1227 or visit our website at www.publix.com."