Publix under Food Recall for Jalapeño Bagels for Glass or Stone Pieces

Publix grocery store chain has issued a voluntary food recall for its jalapeño bagels, store brand, because the product might contain small pieces of glass, or small stones.

The Publix Brand Jalapeno Bagels were sold in self-service bins, or artisan cases in the bakery department. They were distributed to Publix grocery stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

“As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted product has been removed from all affected bakery departments,” said Maria Brous, Publix media and community relations director. “To date, there have been no reported cases of illness or injury. 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 at 1-800-242-1227 or by visiting our website at www.publix.com.”

Publix reportedly learned of the potential product hazard through the supplier. There are no reports of illness or injury associated with the bagels, but the grocery store chain issued the food recall for jalapeño bagels out of an abundance of caution.

Food Recalls Due to Foreign Particles Becoming More Common

Although numerous food recalls have been issued over the years for microbial contamination – including such infamous incidents as the fungal contamination of Chobani yogurts, and the ongoing, deadly salmonella outbreak that originated with Foster Farms – more manufacturers are issuing food recalls due to foreign matter in their products, such as plastic, glass, or metal pieces.

One such food recall involved chicken nuggets, manufactured by Tyson. The food recall   for more than 75,000 pounds of frozen, white meat chicken nuggets sold at Sam’s Clubs across the country after consumers reported finding pieces of plastic. Consumers who encountered the plastic pieces reported minor oral injuries, but there were no severe injuries or deaths associated with the plastic pieces.

Another serious food recall was issued by Pedigree, for some of their popular dog food products. The company expanded the dog food recall at the end of August, due to reports of metal fragments in the food. Pedigree reported that the dog food should not have been released for sale, as it was being held in a warehouse, but may have been sold by accident.

Every year, thousands of consumers sustain serious injuries from defective products, and improper or delayed product recalls. Many of these injuries could be avoided if the manufacturers or distributors of these products took additional steps to ensure consumer safety, such as issuing product recalls in a timely fashion.

To protect yourself and your family, it’s important to know what products have been recalled because they are defective or unsafe. Federal agencies such as the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and the CPSC (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) frequently issue product recalls for medical devices, drugs, and products that may be harmful to consumers. Consumers that have been harmed by defective products such as drugs, medical devices, or other products, may be eligible to receive legal remedies. Such legal remedies, or damages, may include compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, loss of physical capacity, pain, suffering, and mental anguish. Punitive damages are also available in many jurisdictions to punish defendants in those cases involving particularly egregious conduct which demonstrates a reckless or wanton disregard for the safety of the public.

The Strom Law Firm Protects Citizens Harmed by Delayed Product or Food Recalls

The attorneys at the Strom Law Firm aim to protect our clients’ health and safety, and hold manufacturers to the highest possible standard of safety. Product recalls are especially important because defective drugs, medical devices, food, and toys can seriously injure or even kill consumers. If you or a loved one have experienced severe, life-limiting side effects from a defective food, product or drug, and believe that your pain stems from a product, drug, or food recall that came too late, you may be entitled to compensation. The Strom Law Firm can help. We offer free, confidential consultations to discuss the facts of your case, so contact us today. 803.252.4800