Why it was recalled
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.
Product description
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
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
ALL CODES- shipped from May 1, 2020 to present Lot Codes: 533-543-553-563-450
Where it was sold
Nationwide and Canada
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1272-2020
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Aug 1, 2020
- FDA report date
- Sep 2, 2020
- Quantity
- 18,750 tons - all varieties
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Thomson International, Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1272-2020, exactly as published.
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- City
- Bakersfield
- State
- CA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 86156
- Address
- 9852 Buena Vista Blvd
- Code information
- ALL CODES- shipped from May 1, 2020 to present Lot Codes: 533-543-553-563-450
- Postal code
- 93307-9168
- Report date
- Sep 2, 2020
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1272-2020
- Classification
- Class I
- Recalling firm
- Thomson International, Inc.
- Product quantity
- 18,750 tons - all varieties
- Termination date
- Sep 28, 2020
- 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.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- 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
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide and Canada
- Recall initiation date
- Aug 1, 2020
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Aug 25, 2020