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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Emerald Fruit & Produce Onions Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: August 24, 2020
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Summary

Emerald Fruit & Produce Inc is recalling approximately 1,291 units of various processed onion products, including sliced, diced, and whole peeled varieties. The recall was initiated because the onions were supplied by Thomson International Inc. and may be contaminated with Salmonella Newport. These products were distributed for foodservice use in Oregon and do not have expiration dates on the packaging. Consumers should not use these products and should return them to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of them immediately.

Risk

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

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you have any of the affected onion products, which include yellow, red, and white onions in sliced, diced, whole peeled, or whole dry formats. These were packed in 5 lb cello bags for foodservice use.
  2. Check for specific item numbers or identifiers: M60026CS, M60025CS, M60027CS, M60023CS, M60022CS, 78156, M60024CS, M60064CS, M60058CS, 78158, 78155, or 78267. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Emerald Fruit & Produce Inc for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Onions Yellow Sliced (5 lbs)
Variants: Yellow, Sliced
Item Code:
M60026CS
Lot Numbers:
F-1260-2020

Foodservice use; perishable; refrigerated; shelf life 5 days; packed in 5 lbs cello bags; no label attached.

Product: Onions Yellow Diced (5 lbs)
Variants: Yellow, Diced
Item Code:
M60025CS
Lot Numbers:
F-1261-2020

Foodservice use; perishable; refrigerated; shelf life 5 days; packed in 5 lbs cello bags; no label attached.

Product: Onions Yellow Whole Peeled (5 lbs)
Variants: Yellow, Whole Peeled
Item Code:
M60027CS
Lot Numbers:
F-1262-2020

Foodservice use; perishable; refrigerated; shelf life 5 days; packed in 5 lbs cello bags; no label attached.

Product: Onions Red Sliced (5 lbs)
Variants: Red, Sliced
Item Code:
M60023CS
Lot Numbers:
F-1263-2020

Foodservice use; perishable; refrigerated; shelf life 5 days; packed in 5 lbs cello bags; no label attached.

Product: Onions Red Diced (5 lbs)
Variants: Red, Diced
Item Code:
M60022CS
Lot Numbers:
F-1264-2020

Foodservice use; perishable; refrigerated; shelf life 5 days; packed in 5 lbs cello bags; no label attached.

Product: Onions Red Whole Dry (5 lbs)
Variants: Red, Whole Dry
Item Code:
78156
Lot Numbers:
F-1265-2020

Foodservice use; shelf life 14 days; packed in 5 lbs cello bag and stored in box; no label attached.

Product: Onions Red Whole Peeled (5 lbs)
Variants: Red, Whole Peeled
Item Code:
M60024CS
Lot Numbers:
F-1266-2020

Foodservice use; perishable; refrigerated; shelf life 5 days; packed in 5 lbs cello bags; no label attached.

Product: Onions White Sliced (5 lbs)
Variants: White, Sliced
Item Code:
M60064CS
Lot Numbers:
F-1267-2020

Foodservice use; perishable; refrigerated; shelf life 5 days; packed in 5 lbs cello bags; no label attached.

Product: Onions White Diced (5 lbs)
Variants: White, Diced
Item Code:
M60058CS
Lot Numbers:
F-1268-2020

Foodservice use; perishable; refrigerated; shelf life 5 days; packed in 5 lbs cello bags; no label attached.

Product: Onions White Whole Dry (5 lbs)
Variants: White, Whole Dry
Item Code:
78158
Lot Numbers:
F-1269-2020

Foodservice use; shelf life 14 days; packed in 5 lbs cello bag and stored in box; no label attached.

Product: Onions Yellow Whole Dry (5 lbs)
Variants: Yellow, Whole Dry
Item Code:
78155
Lot Numbers:
F-1270-2020

Foodservice use; shelf life 14 days; packed in 5 lbs cello bag and stored in box; no label attached.

Product: Onions Red Rings 3/16 (5 lbs)
Variants: Red, Rings
Item Code:
78267
Lot Numbers:
F-1271-2020

Foodservice use; perishable; refrigerated; shelf life 5 days; packed in 5 lbs cello bags; no label attached.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 86207
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Emerald Fruit & Produce Inc
Sold By: foodservice establishments
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 12 products (120 lbs. total; 436 lbs. total; 160 lbs.; 195 lbs.; 45 lbs.; 80 lbs. total; 10 lbs. total; 10 lbs.; 70 lbs.; 55 lbs. total; 55 lbs. total; 55 lbs. total)
Distributed To: Oregon

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