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Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

POTANDON PRODUCE LLC: Whole Yellow and White Onions Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: November 18, 2021
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Summary

Potandon Produce LLC is recalling 72,066 units of Green Giant Fresh brand whole yellow and white onions due to potential Salmonella Oranienburg contamination. The affected onions were supplied by Keeler Family Farm and distributed in Minnesota and North Dakota. This recall involves onions sold in 2 lb., 3 lb., and 5 lb. flexible mesh bags. Consumers who have purchased 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 Oranienburg, 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. Check your pantry for Green Giant Fresh brand whole yellow onions in 2 lb. (UPC 60580600120-8), 3 lb. (UPC 60580600123-9), or 5 lb. (UPC 60580600170-3) mesh bags.
  2. Check your pantry for Green Giant Fresh brand whole white onions in 2 lb. mesh bags (UPC 60580600218-2).
  3. Verify the Lot Number and Julian Date on the bag tag. For yellow onions, look for lots 42543-2 RA201, 42600-3 RA208, 42600-3 RA209, 42542-2 RA201, 42542-5 RA197, 42542-5 RA202, 42543-2 RA203, 42543-2 RA204, 42543-2 RA200, 42543-2 RA202, 42542-2 RA203, 049008, 119008, or 149007.
  4. For white onions, verify the Lot Number and Julian Date on the bag tag: 42542-3 RA197, 42542-3 RA196, 42542-3 RA200, 42542-3 RA201, 42542-3 RA202, or 139008.
  5. If you have an affected product, do not consume it; return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of it immediately.
  6. For more information, contact Potandon Produce LLC or call 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 the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Affected Products

Product: Green Giant Fresh Whole Yellow Onions (2 lb.)
Item Code:
F-0183-2022
UPC Codes:
605806001208
Lot Numbers:
42543-2 RA201
42600-3 RA208
42600-3 RA209
42542-2 RA201
42542-5 RA197
42542-5 RA202
049008
119008
149007
Product: Green Giant Fresh Whole Yellow Onions (3 lb.)
Item Code:
F-0183-2022
UPC Codes:
605806001239
Lot Numbers:
42543-2 RA201
42543-2 RA203
42543-2 RA204
42542-5 RA202
049008
119008
149007
Product: Green Giant Fresh Whole Yellow Onions (5 lb.)
Item Code:
F-0183-2022
UPC Codes:
605806001703
Lot Numbers:
42543-2 RA200
42543-2 RA201
42543-2 RA202
42543-2 RA203
42543-2 RA204
42542-2 RA203
049008
119008
149007
Product: Green Giant Fresh Whole White Onions (2 lb.)
Item Code:
F-0184-2022
UPC Codes:
605806002182
Lot Numbers:
42542-3 RA197
42542-3 RA196
42542-3 RA200
42542-3 RA201
42542-3 RA202
139008

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 88935
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: POTANDON PRODUCE LLC
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (Total 61,206 lbs or 359 cases (25/2 lb. pkg per case); 397 cases (16/3 lb. pkg per case); 484 cases (10/5 lb. pkg per case);; Total 10,860 lbs. or 198 cases (25/2 lb. pkg. per case) and 40 cases (12/2 lb. pkg per case).)
Distributed To: Minnesota, North Dakota

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