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2026
Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur frozen berry recall expanded over potential E. coli contamination
Among the FDA's September 2026 food and beverage recalls, the recall by Chile-based frozen berries producer Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. — initially issued on July 3 for GreenWise Organic IQF Organic Blueberries, expanded by retailer Publix by the end of July to all lots of GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries, and classified by the FDA in August as Class I (highest risk) — was expanded to include the Organic Triple Berry Blend due to potential E. coli contamination.
2022
Publix launches Ukraine aid donation program
Publix launched a donation program allowing customers to add donations to their grocery totals at checkout, with funds going to the Red Cross effort to provide humanitarian aid to people affected by the Ukraine crisis.
2022
Instacart launches Ready Meals delivery service with grocery retailers
Instacart announced its Ready Meals service in partnership with grocery retailers, making prepared meals available for delivery through its app from more than 4,100 stores across 35 states.
2021
Publix announces plan for second Winston-Salem store
Publix announced plans to open a second store in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and said it had executed a lease for a site at the southwest corner of Robinhood Road and Meadowlark Drive. An opening date had not yet been established.
2021
Soylent announces retail distribution through Publix
Soylent announced that its complete nutrition shakes would be sold at Publix, with a rollout in Publix stores from then through the end of December 2021.
2021
Intrivo announces employer partnerships for its COVID-19 DaaS solution
Intrivo announced partnerships with employers, including Publix, Norwegian Cruise Line, Medtronic, First Group North America, United Rentals, and a large fast food chain, to provide its COVID-19 Diagnostic as a Service solution.
2021
Publix entities sue Pharmapacks and Packable over trademarks
Publix Asset Management Company and Publix Super Markets filed suit against Pharmapacks and Packable Holdings over alleged trademark infringement and consumer confusion. The article says the case was filed Wednesday; based on the October 14 publication date, that was October 13, 2021.
2021
Tribucha announces SuperB functional soda
Tribucha announced SuperB, a new line of shelf-stable functional sodas, and said it would enter the soda sections of select Publix stores in the Southeast later that month. The article describes the retail arrival as planned, not completed.
2021
Publix launches Tennessee flood-relief donation campaign
Publix established a register donation campaign at its Tennessee stores to raise funds for people affected by flooding in Middle Tennessee. Donations are to be channeled through the American Red Cross.
2021
Publix settles religious accommodation lawsuit
Publix agreed to pay $50,000 to settle a religious accommodation discrimination lawsuit brought by the EEOC. The EEOC said Publix denied a Rastafarian applicant's request for an accommodation to its grooming policy; a consent decree requires Publix to consider religious accommodation requests and provide training at the Nashville store.
2021
Publix denies link between campaign contributions and vaccine partnership
Publix issued a statement calling the suggestion that campaign contributions to Governor DeSantis were connected to its participation in Florida's vaccine-distribution efforts false and offensive.
2021
Publix adds curbside pickup at more Central Florida stores
Publix added curbside pickup at additional Central Florida stores; signs at several locations began appearing over the weekend.
2021
Publix reports fiscal-year results
Publix reported that sales for the fiscal year ending December 26 were $44.9 billion, up 17.7% from the prior year, and estimated fiscal-year net earnings at about $4 billion.
2021
Publix distances itself from heiress after reported rally donation
Publix said Julie Jenkins Fancelli was not an employee, was not involved in its business operations, and did not represent the company. The company also called the Capitol attacks a national tragedy and declined further comment on her reported donation.
2021
Publix faces boycott calls over heiress's reported rally donation
Publix faced boycott demands from shoppers angered by reports that heiress Julie Jenkins Fancelli donated $300,000 to the January 6 rally. The reported donation was attributed to Fancelli, not Publix.
2021
Publix recalls products over potential Listeria contamination
Publix issued a recall of some Steam in Bag products after Pero Family Farms Food Company initiated a voluntary recall of Butternut Squash Trays because of potential Listeria contamination. Publix said potentially impacted products had been removed from store shelves and customers could return them for a full refund.
2021
Publix recalls butternut squash products over possible contamination
Publix recalled several butternut squash products sold at its stores because of possible Listeria contamination. The recall covered Publix-branded products and products supplied by Pero Family Farms. Customers could return the products for a full refund.
2020
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Publix over alleged mask policy
A Miami law firm filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Publix, alleging that the supermarket chain prohibited employees from wearing protective masks and gloves before April 20 during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic. The allegation is not established as a court finding in the supplied report.
2020
Gutierrez family sues Publix over employee’s death
The family of Publix employee Gerardo Gutierrez sued Publix, alleging that it denied his request to wear a mask and failed to keep workers safe, leading to his coronavirus-related illness and death. These are allegations reported in the lawsuit.
2020
Former Publix employee files discrimination lawsuit
A former Publix employee filed a lawsuit alleging that the grocery company violated protections against disability discrimination, a hostile work environment and retaliation. The allegations are claims in the lawsuit, not a court determination.