Artificial Tears Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (polyvinyl alcohol 0.5%, povidone 0.6%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles; a) Best Choice, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO., 5000 KANSAS CITY, KS 6
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Yes — 2 active Publix recalls as of October 27, 2026
Yes. As of October 27, 2026, 2 recalls affecting products sold at Publix are active (issued in the last 90 days): LEADER ARTIFICIAL TEARS 15 ML…, LEADER ADVANCED RELIEF EYE DROPS…. Each is listed below with its date, agency, affected states and severity. Do not use a recalled product — return it to Publix for a refund or throw it away.
· Sources: FDA, USDA (FSIS) and CPSC
| Date | Product | Agency | States | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEADER ARTIFICIAL TEARS 15 ML: Artificial Tears Sterile Lubricant… | FDA | Nationwide | Class II | |
| LEADER ADVANCED RELIEF EYE DROPS: Sterile EYE DROPS Advanced Relief… | FDA | Nationwide | Class II |
Stop using the product. Match the lot code, UPC or model on the notice to your item. Return it to any Publix store for a full refund — a receipt usually isn't needed for recalls — or dispose of it as the notice says. If anyone is ill or injured, see a doctor and report it to the agency on the notice.
Every FDA, USDA and CPSC recall whose notice names Publix — in the product description, where it was sold, or the reason for recall. “Active” means issued in the last 90 days and not closed by the agency.
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Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Lack of Assurance of Sterility

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Publix Custom Made Platters containing shredded lettuce are recalled due to potential Listeria contamination from supplier Fresh Express. This bacteria poses serious illness risk, especially for pregnant women, young children, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.
Publix salad bar salads may contain lettuce contaminated with Listeria, a dangerous bacteria. This poses serious health risks, especially for pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
Publix Deli Chicken Street Tacos for Two are recalled due to potentially contaminated lettuce that may contain harmful Listeria bacteria. This poses serious health risks to young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
Publix Custom Made Pizzas are recalled due to potentially contaminated shredded lettuce that may contain Listeria, a harmful bacteria. This poses serious health risks, especially to pregnant women, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
Publix custom-made sub sandwiches are recalled due to potentially contaminated lettuce that may contain harmful Listeria bacteria. This poses serious health risks to pregnant women, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
Fresh Express and Publix brand spinach are recalled due to Listeria contamination, which causes serious illness. At-risk groups include pregnant women, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
Publix Custom Burrito Bowls are recalled due to potentially contaminated shredded lettuce that may contain harmful Listeria bacteria, posing serious health risks to pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and immunocompromised individuals.
Publix egg custard pies contain undeclared coconut, posing serious allergy risk to those with tree nut allergies. Anyone with coconut allergies should not consume this product.
Misbranding; Mislabeling; Unreported Allergens
Misbranding; Unreported Allergens
Publix Parmesan-Crusted Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillets contain undeclared soy in the glaze, posing serious risk to those with soy allergies who may unknowingly consume the product.
Publix Steam in Bag Butternut Brussels Pecan may contain Listeria bacteria from contaminated butternut squash. This poses serious health risks, especially for pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
Publix Steam in Bag Green Bean Butternut Squash is recalled due to potential Listeria contamination in the butternut squash. This bacteria can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, young children, and immunocompromised individuals.
Publix Steam in Bag Season Butternut Medley is recalled due to potential Listeria contamination in the butternut squash. This bacteria poses serious health risks, especially to pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
Product Contamination
Product Contamination
Misbranding; Unreported Allergens
Product Contamination
Yes. As of October 27, 2026, 2 recalls affecting products sold at Publix are active (issued in the last 90 days): LEADER ARTIFICIAL TEARS 15 ML…, LEADER ADVANCED RELIEF EYE DROPS…. Each is listed below with its date, agency, affected states and severity. Do not use a recalled product — return it to Publix for a refund or throw it away.
Stop using it. Check the lot code, UPC or model number on the recall notice against your item. Return it to any Publix store for a full refund — a receipt is usually not required for recalled items — or dispose of it as the notice instructs. If anyone is ill or injured, contact a doctor and report it to the agency named in the notice.
We scan every FDA, USDA (FSIS) and CPSC recall notice for the retailer's name in the product description, distribution details and reason for recall, using exact word matching, and tag the recall with the retailer at ingest time. 20 recalls on record name Publix. "Active" means issued in the last 90 days and not closed by the agency. This page was last checked Oct 27, 2026, 9:01 AM ET.