Lakeland, Fla.-based Publix Super Markets said it issued a voluntary recall of 45 various bakery cake products because the products may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. Publix received notification of the contamination from its supplier, Maplehurst Bakeries LLC, Brownsburg, Ind. The products were distributed to Publix stores in select Florida counties between Nov. 11 and Nov. 15, 2012.

Consumption of products containing Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infection in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems, the company said. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

“While the product is no longer available on store shelves, we have issued a voluntary recall because of our commitment to food safety and to advise our customers who may still have this product at home,” said Maria Brous, Publix media and community relations director. “No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the 7-inch chocolate layer cake used to make these desserts. Consumers who have purchased the products in question may return the product to their local store for a full refund.”