Red onions — Class I food recall F-1272-2020
Terminated recall by Thomson International, Inc., reported 2020-09-02, distributed nationwide. Traceback investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella Newport illnesses found red onions to be a suspect vehi
| Recall number | F-1272-2020 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Thomson International, Inc., Bakersfield, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2020-08-01 |
| Classified | 2020-08-25 |
| Reported by FDA | 2020-09-02 |
| Terminated | 2020-09-28 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | CA |
| Quantity | 18,750 tons |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Pathogens | salmonella |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00033383600048 |
| Lot numbers | 533-543-553-563-450 |
Product
Red onions; Packed under brand names of Thomson Premium, Onions 52, Utah Onions, Harley's Best, Onions 52, Imperial Fresh, TLC Thomson International, El Competidor Thomson Premium packed in 50 and 25 lb.mesh sack, and 2 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60101 3 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60102 TLC International - 40 lbs. carton - no UPC Utah onions 8 lb. mesh sack - Do not currently have UPC; Hatley's Best 8 lb. mesh sack - UPC 0 33383 60004 8 Imperial Fresh in 25 lb. mesh sack, 50, 25, 10 and 5 lb. cartons - 25 lb. Carton (Sysco/Freshpoint - carton UPC 0 00 74865 52351 6 Onions 52 - 2 lbs. mesh sack, UPC 0 33383 60101
Reason for recall
Traceback investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella Newport illnesses found red onions to be a suspect vehicle for the outbreak. After notification from FDA, firm initiated a recall.
Machine access
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