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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Pier-C Produce, Inc.: White Onions Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: November 17, 2021
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Summary

Pier-C Produce, Inc. is recalling various quantities of White Onions Grade No 1 because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Approximately 5 pallets containing hundreds of bags of onions were distributed to Florida. The affected onions were sold in 2-pound bags under the Pier-C Produce label and are identified as a product of Mexico. Consumers who have these onions should not eat them and should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

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

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for Pier-C Produce, Inc. White Onions Grade No 1 in 2-pound (0.907 KG) bags.
  2. Verify if your 24-unit master bag matches Lot Codes/Julian Codes DP479/218, DP480/218, or DP774/231.
  3. Verify if your 18-unit master bag matches Lot Codes/Julian Codes DP541/222 or DP773/231.
  4. Immediately stop using and do not eat any onions matching these lot codes.
  5. Return the affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Pier-C Produce for further instructions.
  6. For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint line at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA).

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund upon return

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

Affected Products

Product: Pier-C Produce, Inc., White Onions Grade No 1 (2 lbs / 0.907 KG)
Item Code:
F-0177-2022
Lot Numbers:
DP479/218
DP480/218
DP774/231
DP541/222
DP773/231

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 88989
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Pier-C Produce, Inc.
Manufactured In: Mexico, Canada
Units Affected: 2 pallets containing 84 bags of 24/2lb white onions and 3 pallets containing 240 bags of 18/2lb white onions
Distributed To: Florida

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