Yellow onions — Class I food recall F-1273-2020
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-1273-2020 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Product
Yellow onions; Packed under brand names of Onions 52, Majestic, Hartley's Best, Kroger, Food Lion, Thomson Premium, TLC Thomson International, El competitor, Tender Loving Care, Imperial Fresh. Onions 52: 10 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60004 3 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60002 Hartley's Best: 10 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60004 Majestic: 10 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60004 Kroger: 3 lb. mesh sack - UPC 11110 91682 Food Lion: 3 lb. mesh sack - UPC35826 08630 Thomson Premium: 3 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60004 5 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60031 10 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60004 50 lb. mesh sack - no UPC TLC Thomson International 40 lb. carton - no UPC El Competitor; 50 lb. mesh sack - UPC not received. Tender Loving Care: 50 lb. mesh sack -no UPC Imperial Fresh (Sysco/Freshpoint): UPC's not received 50 lb. carton 10 lb. carton 5 lb. carton 50 lb. mesh sack 25 lb. mesh sack UPC 0 00748616797 0
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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