White onions — Class I food recall F-1274-2020
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-1274-2020 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 00815222010191 |
| Lot numbers | 512-522-532-450 |
Product
White onions; Packed under brand names of Thomson Premium, Onions 52, El competitor. Thomson Premium: 25 lb. mesh sack -No UPC 50 lb. mesh sack -No UPC Onions 52: 8 lb. mesh bag - UPC 8 15222 01019 1 El Competitor 50 lb. mesh sack - No UPC
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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