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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc.: Whole White, Yellow, and Red Onions Recalled for Potential Salmonella

Agency Publication Date: November 30, 2021
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Summary

Alsum Farms & Produce is recalling approximately 27,955 bags of whole white, yellow, and red onions because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. These onions were produced in Mexico and distributed to retailers in Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Consumers who purchased these specific bags should not eat them and instead return them to the store where they were bought for a full refund.

Risk

The onions may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for Alsum Farms & Produce Whole White Onions in 2 lb. (907g) bags with UPC 39186-60051 and lot number 169008.
  2. Check your pantry for Alsum Farms & Produce Whole Yellow Onions in 3 lb. (1.36kg) bags (UPC 39186-60002) or 5 lb. (2.27kg) bags (UPC 39186-60003). Look for lot numbers 049008, 099008, 109008, 119008, or 149007.
  3. Check your pantry for Alsum Farms & Produce Whole Red Onions in 2 lb. (907g) bags with UPC 39186-60101 and lot numbers 039008, 099008, 109008, 139007, or 139008.
  4. Immediately stop using any onions that match these descriptions and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
  5. Wash and sanitize any containers, surfaces, or utensils that may have come into contact with the recalled onions to prevent cross-contamination.
  6. For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Return for refund

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: Alsum Farms & Produce Whole White Onions (2 lbs.)
Item Code:
F-0225-2022
UPC Codes:
3918660051
Lot Numbers:
169008
Product: Alsum Farms & Produce Whole Yellow Onions (3 lbs.)
Item Code:
F-0226-2022
UPC Codes:
3918660002
Lot Numbers:
049008
099008
109008
119008
149007
Product: Alsum Farms & Produce Whole Yellow Onions (5 lbs.)
Item Code:
F-0226-2022
UPC Codes:
3918660003
Lot Numbers:
099008
109008
119008
Product: Alsum Farms & Produce Whole Red Onions (2 lbs.)
Item Code:
F-0227-2022
UPC Codes:
3918660101
Lot Numbers:
039008
099008
109008
139007
139008

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 89043
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc.
Manufactured In: Mexico, United States
Units Affected: 3 products (252 bags; 19,111 bags; 8,592 bags)
Distributed To: Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin

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