Onion Powder Premium Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: June 6, 2023

Summary

Olam Food Ingredients is recalling 42,764 lbs. of Onion Powder Premium because the product may contain Salmonella. The affected product was sold as a bulk ingredient in 44.9 and 50 lb. fiber bags. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Risk

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

What You Should Do

This recall affects Onion Powder Premium sold in 44.9 and 50 lb. fiber bags with lot numbers 2271957A00, 2234957A04, 2278953A09, and 2237953A16.
Check the label on the fiber bags to identify if the lot number matches any of the affected products.
Stop using or distributing the recalled onion powder immediately.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Olam Food Ingredients for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 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

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Onion Powder Premium (44.9 and 50 lb. fiber bags)

Variants: 44.9 lb. fiber bag, 50 lb. fiber bag

Lot Numbers:

2271957A00

2234957A04

2278953A09

2237953A16

Sold as a bulk ingredient; manufactured in Firebaugh, California.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 92405

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Olam Food Ingredients

Sold By: Bulk ingredient customers

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 42,764 lbs.

Distributed To: Arkansas, Illinois

Were You Affected by This Recall?

If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.

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What You Should Do

This recall affects Onion Powder Premium sold in 44.9 and 50 lb. fiber bags with lot numbers 2271957A00, 2234957A04, 2278953A09, and 2237953A16.

Check the label on the fiber bags to identify if the lot number matches any of the affected products.

Stop using or distributing the recalled onion powder immediately.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Olam Food Ingredients for further instructions.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions regarding this recall.