Publix Steam in Bag Butternut Brussels Pecan Recall 2021

Stop eating the Publix Steam in Bag Butternut Brussels Pecan product. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Throw the product away in a sealed bag or return it to Publix for a refund. If you've already eaten it and feel fine, serious illness is less likely, but watch for symptoms for up to 70 days. Contact your doctor if you have symptoms.

The recall notice does not specify lot numbers or date codes for the Publix Steam in Bag Butternut Brussels Pecan product. Check the FDA recall notice for updated details, or contact Publix Super Markets directly for help identifying whether your product is affected. You can also bring the package to any Publix store and ask a customer service representative to verify if it's part of the recall.

This is a Class II recall, meaning the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems. Serious or permanent harm is unlikely for most people. However, Listeria monocytogenes can be dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and anyone with a weakened immune system. For these groups, infection can lead to severe illness. If you're in a high-risk group, take this recall seriously.

Listeria monocytogenes symptoms usually appear within 1 to 4 weeks but can take up to 70 days. Watch for fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, nausea, or diarrhea. Pregnant women may experience only mild flu-like symptoms but can suffer miscarriage, stillbirth, or severe newborn infection. Symptoms can be serious in older adults and those with weakened immune systems. Contact your doctor if you have symptoms.

Listeria can spread to refrigerators, countertops, and utensils. Clean any surfaces, containers, or drawers that touched the Publix Steam in Bag Butternut Brussels Pecan product. Use hot, soapy water, then sanitize with a diluted bleach solution or disinfectant. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling the recalled product or cleaning. Listeria can survive and grow in cold temperatures, so refrigerator cleaning is especially important.

Cooking to 165°F or higher kills Listeria monocytogenes. However, the FDA and Publix recommend not eating the recalled Steam in Bag Butternut Brussels Pecan product at all. Even if you plan to cook it thoroughly, cross-contamination in your kitchen is a risk. The safest choice is to throw the product away or return it to Publix for a refund rather than trying to make it safe by cooking.

Return the Publix Steam in Bag Butternut Brussels Pecan product to any Publix Super Markets location for a full refund. You typically do not need a receipt for recalled items. Bring the product packaging if you still have it, or explain the recall to customer service. You can also contact Publix customer service directly by phone or through their website for refund instructions and assistance.

This recall affects the Publix Steam in Bag Butternut Brussels Pecan product due to potentially contaminated butternut squash used in three products. It does not mean all Publix products are unsafe. Publix is working with suppliers to address the contamination. If you're concerned, avoid products with butternut squash until the issue is resolved, or contact Publix for updates on which items are safe to purchase.

Yes, this recall is real. It was issued by the FDA for Publix Steam in Bag Butternut Brussels Pecan due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. You can verify it by visiting the official FDA recall website at fda.gov and searching for Publix or the product name. You can also contact Publix Super Markets directly or check their website for recall announcements and details.