LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for Publix Chicken Tenders Dog Chew Treats because it may contain trace amounts of antibiotic residue. The UPC, located on the back right-hand corner of the product, is 41415-18527 and the product comes in a 3.5oz bag. This product was sold in Publix grocery stores in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee.
“As part of our commitment to food safety, including that of our four-legged family members, potentially impacted product has been removed from all store shelves,” said Maria Brous, Publix media and community relations director. “To date, there have been no reported cases of pet 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 Consumer Relations department, Monday-Friday, 8a.m. – 7p.m., at 1-800-242-1227 or by visiting our website at www.publix.com/contact.”
Publix is privately owned and operated by its 157,000 employees, with 2011 sales of $27.0 billion. Currently Publix has 1,067 stores in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee. The company has been named one of FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For in America” for 15 consecutive years. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized as tops in the grocery business, most recently by an American Customer Satisfaction Index survey. For more information, visit the company’s website, www.publix.com.
Source: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/01/11/3178484/publix-issues-voluntary-recall.html
Peter
January 12, 2013 at 9:29 am
Interesting, that this is not (as it is written) tied to inspection by NY State authorities…
I wonder if the (expected?) avalanche of recalls will start to pierce the public consciousness (or lack thereof!!) on the issue of international sourcing for pet food products?
Donna
January 12, 2013 at 11:36 am
So…if this product is only sold in Publix grocery stores in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee, how would the NY Dept. of Agriculture end up testing it? So far, I’ve been unable to find it available on line. Did Publix hear about the problem and do their own testing?
Nicole
January 12, 2013 at 6:20 pm
Aren’t store brands made the same way/same ingredients as the name brands? Just a thought-I used to work for Publix and just like Walmart/Target/etc., aren’t they the same?
Donna
January 12, 2013 at 11:31 pm
Could very well be. I’m not really familiar with Publix, but if they’re like Walmart and the other big box stores, then it’s certainly a possibility.
I work in a small local health food store in Upstate NY and just found out from a rep (from a company that puts herbal mixtures together for various supplements companies) that most of the herbs are imported from China. Definitely NOT something I wanted to hear. Lord knows what pesticides, unsanitary conditions and irradiation they’re subjected to.