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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Florida Retailer Recalls Egg Custard Pie for Mislabeled Allergens Because May Contain Coconut Custard Pies

Publix Super Markets, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall on specific batches of private label Egg Custard Pie purchased Publix stores in Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach counties between Octo. 20, 2023, and Nov. 16, 2023, that may contain an undeclared coconut allergen:
The Egg Custard Pie package may contain a coconut pie.

Probably an easy mistake to make, so tight controls are needed during the packaging process.



https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/publix-voluntarily-recalls-private-label-egg-custard-pie-may-contain-coconut-pie
Publix Voluntarily Recalls Private Label Egg Custard Pie That May Contain Coconut Pie
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  November 21, 2023
FDA Publish Date:  November 21, 2023
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared Coconut
Company Name:  Publix Supermarkets Inc.
Brand Name:  Publix Supermarkets, Inc.
Product Description:  Egg Custard Pie
Company Announcement

LAKELAND, Fla., Nov 17, 2023 - Publix Super Markets, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall on specific batches of private label Egg Custard Pie purchased Publix stores in Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach counties between Octo. 20, 2023, and Nov. 16, 2023, that may contain an undeclared coconut allergen:

Product GTIN#  Sold Between  Egg Custard Pie 4141537891 10/20/2023 – 11/16/2023

The Egg Custard Pie package may contain a coconut pie. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to coconut may run the risk of serious life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.

"As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted products have been removed from all store shelves," said Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous. "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 publix.comExternal Link Disclaimer".

Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the U.S. with more than 250,000 associates, currently operates 1,358 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. For 26 consecutive years, the company has been recognized by Fortune as a great place to work. In addition, Publix's dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the top in the grocery business. For more information, visit the company's website, corporate.publix.comExternal Link Disclaimer.

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