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Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Publix Alerts Consumers to Potential Hazard in Ground Beef
From burgers to Hamburger Helper, ground beef is an essential ingredient in many recipes. Consumers trust that the only ingredient in that package is beef. Publix shoppers should check their refrigerator. Select Market Ground Beef Products are subject to a voluntary recall. Food safety and consumer confidence in the food system are vital. Companies must provide allergen labels and ensure that products are free of potential foreign materials. When an issue impacting the packaged food arises, a company releases a recall of these food Publix voluntarily recalled Market Ground Beef Products, which had been sold in a single Gainesville, Georgia store. Other stores were not affected. The potentially hazardous products were sold on June 26, 2025. Ground beef sold after this date was not impacted. Maria Brous, Publix director of communications, said in a company statement, 'As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted product has been removed from the store shelves.' The products were removed from store shelves. Although the Publix alert did not clarify the potential foreign material contamination, shoppers were urged to throw away the beef or return it to the store for a full refund. Consumers concerned about their purchase can contact Publix Customer Care. Related: In recent months, Publix has been plagued with several food recalls. Earlier this year, pork and beef products were recalled. Both issues stemmed from the potential presence of foreign material. Those recalls were made voluntarily by the company. A voluntary recall helps to swiftly remove the product from store shelves and alerts consumers quickly to the potential hazard. Foreign material contamination is considered a severe issue. Companies are required to alert the FDA within 24 hours of confirmation. Examples of this type of recall include plastic in acai bowls, metal in an artichoke dip or rocks in canned vegetables. Maintaining consumer confidence in the food system is vital. While food recalls can be unnerving, they are Alerts Consumers to Potential Hazard in Ground Beef first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 8, 2025
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Publix recalls deli product over fears it contains 'foreign material'
Grocery store giant Publix issued two recalls of ground beef products in less than a week over concerns the food contained 'foreign material.' The most recent recall is for Market Ground Beef products sold on June 26, 2025 at the Limestone Marketplace Publix in Gainesville, Georgia, with a sell by date of June 27, 2025. This adds to the recall from June 25, 2025, which also included select batches of Market Ground Beef products produced at the store in the Abernathy Square Shopping Center in Sandy Springs, Georgia. It was first sold on June 25, 2025 and has a sell by date of June 26, 2025. Maria Brous, Publix director of communications, said in a press release: 'As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted product has been removed from the store shelves.' Publix is advising customers to throw away the ground beef or return it to the store for a refund. Any potential foreign material that has possibly made its way into the ground beef could pose a choking hazard to consumers. Publix did not reveal how it believes the products became contaminated. As of now, no other Publix stores are affected, but the chain, headquartered in Florida , has more than 1,400 locations across eight states. And Publix has issued several large recalls already this year. Most recently in May, the chain was at the center of a baby food recall over fears the products were contaminated with lead. It announced a voluntary recall of its GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food due to elevated lead levels. It was detected by routine FDA sampling and the 4oz pouches were sold in Publix stores across eight states. No illnesses were reported. Prior to that, Publix recalled ground beef and pork products in January due to fears it contained foreign materials. That recall affected just the store on Bayshore in Tampa, Florida. In February, the chain recalled canned tuna products over fears of contamination with a potentially deadly bacteria.
Daily Mail
07-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Publix Super Markets issues two recalls over fears products contain 'foreign material'
Grocery store giant Publix issued two recalls of ground beef products in less than a week over concerns the food contained 'foreign material.' The most recent recall is for Market Ground Beef products sold on June 26, 2025 at the Limestone Marketplace Publix in Gainesville, Georgia, with a sell by date of June 27, 2025. This adds to the recall from June 25, 2025, which also included select batches of Market Ground Beef products produced at the store in the Abernathy Square Shopping Center in Sandy Springs, Georgia. It was first sold on June 25, 2025 and has a sell by date of June 26, 2025. Maria Brous, Publix director of communications, said in a press release: 'As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted product has been removed from the store shelves.' Publix is advising customers to throw away the ground beef or return it to the store for a refund. Any potential foreign material that has possibly made its way into the ground beef could pose a choking hazard to consumers. Publix did not reveal how it believes the products became contaminated. As of now, no other Publix stores are affected, but the chain, headquartered in Florida, has more than 1,400 locations across eight states. And Publix has issued several large recalls already this year. Most recently in May, the chain was at the center of a baby food recall over fears the products were contaminated with lead. It announced a voluntary recall of its GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food due to elevated lead levels. It was detected by routine FDA sampling and the 4oz pouches were sold in Publix stores across eight states. No illnesses were reported. Prior to that, Publix recalled ground beef and pork products in January due to fears it contained foreign materials. That recall affected just the store on Bayshore in Tampa, Florida. In February, the chain recalled canned tuna products over fears of contamination with a potentially deadly bacteria. Affected stores were located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Also in February, Publix recalled oysters harvested in Louisiana dating back to January 2010 after people reported norovirus-like illnesses. According to the notice, 15 people became sick after eating the oysters at several restaurants in New Orleans. Two people were hospitalized, but later discharged.
Newsweek
04-06-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Publix Food Recall Update as FDA Issues Arsenic Warning
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified a Publix recall of a popular baby food item as a Class II recall, citing elevated levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in the product. The affected item, the "Greenwise Pear Kiwi Spinach & Pea Baby Food Pouch," was distributed across eight Southern states. Newsweek has contacted Publix outside of regular working hours via email for comment. Why It Matters The FDA's Class II recall designation means the agency believes exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or that the probability of serious health issues is remote but not negligible. Heavy metals like lead, cadmium and arsenic are toxic at elevated levels and particularly dangerous when consumed over time by vulnerable groups such as infants. Long-term exposure may contribute to developmental delays, lower IQ and behavioral issues in children. While not as urgent as a Class I recall, the Class II designation still indicates a serious public health matter that warrants consumer caution and attention. A file photo shows a baby being fed. A file photo shows a baby being fed. Anthony Devlin/Press Association via AP What To Know The recall was initiated by Publix on May 9 and was classified by the FDA on June 3. The affected product, the "Greenwise Pear Kiwi Spinach & Pea Baby Food Pouch," comes in a 4 oz pouch, and is marketed for babies aged six months or older. The product has a "Best if used by" date of November 1, 2025, and was packed in cases of 14 pouches. They had a lot code of 24BA306. The baby food pouches were distributed across the states of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Virginia and Kentucky. A total of 53,620 units were distributed, which equated to 3,830 cases. What People Are Saying Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous said: "As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted products have been removed from all store shelves. To date, there have been no reported cases of illness. 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 department toll-free at 1-800-242-1227 or visit our website at First Focus on Children, a bipartisan advocacy organization, wrote on its website: "Heavy metals can contaminate food products at many steps of the food production process. Some heavy metals are introduced through fertilizers and insecticides, while other heavy metals occur naturally in soil and are absorbed by plants. Runoff from roads, factories, and dumping grounds can also pollute water sources used for crops. In addition to the agricultural process, heavy metals can be introduced into food products through fortified vitamins and minerals that are added during the manufacturing process." What's Next The recall remains ongoing. Consumers are urged to check packaging for the product label and best-by date and to avoid feeding the product to children under any circumstance. Parents or caregivers who believe a child has consumed the recalled product and is exhibiting symptoms are advised to consult a pediatrician immediately.
Miami Herald
23-05-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
Publix has recalled baby food due to lead levels. What shoppers should know
Publix has recalled fruit and vegetable baby food sold under its GreenWise brand in Florida and seven other states after testing found elevated amounts of lead. Publix announced the recall on its website on May 9 and it applies to all 1,404 stores in the Lakeland-based chain. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted its recall announcement on Thursday. The problem with lead Exposure to lead, even small amounts, can be harmful to children, especially those ages 6 and younger, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lead can harm the brain and nervous systems and lead to developmental problems like growth and speech. What to look for The recalled baby food comes in 4-ounce pouches of GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food with a best by date of 11/1/2025. The Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) is 41415-00901. Bowman Andros produced and distributed the baby food from its Virginia plant for Publix. Where was the baby food sold? The Pear, Kiwil, Spinach & Pea Baby Food was sold in the eight states Publix has stores in: Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky. How did Publix find the problem? Publix discovered the problem in North Carolina and initiated the recall after routine sampling discovered elevated amounts of lead. North Carolina agricultural officials found levels at 13.4 parts per billion in the samples, according to ABC News. In January, the FDA offered a guidance report that recommended a limit of 10 parts per billion for products intended for babies and young children. 'As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted products have been removed from all store shelves,' Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous said in the FDA recall announcement. 'To date, there have been no reported cases of illness.' What you should do Consumers who have purchased the GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food may return the pouches to their local store for a full refund, Brous said. Publix customers with additional questions can call the customer care department at 800-242-1227. Target baby food recall Miami's Fruselva USA recalled two lots of Good & Gather baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree that it manufactures for Target stores nationwide in March. The concern? The possibility it contained too much lead. That Target baby food recall covered lot Nos. 4169 with a best by date of Dec. 9, 2025, and 4167 with a best by date of Dec. 7, 2025. About 25,600 4-ounce bowls were in that recall. Miami Herald reporter David J. Neal contributed to this report.
