Pueblo Fruits Raw Yellow Onion Outer Rings Recalled for Botulism Risk

Agency Publication Date: April 9, 2024

Summary

Pueblo Fruits, Inc. is recalling 23 cases of raw yellow onion outer rings sold in 5-pound vacuum-sealed bags. The onions were distributed exclusively to a single Blake's Lota Burger location in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The recall was issued because the company did not complete a required hazard analysis to prevent the potential growth of bacteria that cause botulism during the processing and shipping of vacuum-sealed onions.

Risk

Vacuum-sealed packaging can create an environment that allows Clostridium botulinum to grow and produce toxins, which can lead to botulism, a rare but life-threatening paralytic illness. No illnesses or incidents have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

This recall affects 5-pound vacuum-sealed clear plastic bags of "Onion Yellow Med 3 Outer Rings" labeled with "Pueblo Fruit and Vegetable CO." and "Blake's (Richmond)."
Check the white paper label on the outside of the bag for PO# 047981 and Use By Dates of 04/01/2024, 04/02/2024, or 04/03/2024.
Affected lot numbers include 787806-6883R5, 795046-3948R1, 787806-6883R8, 787806-6883R3, and 795046-3948R2.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) 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 Yellow Med 3 Outer Rings (5 lb)

Variants: Vacuum sealed clear plastic bag, Outer Rings

Lot Numbers:

787806-6883R5 (Exp 04/01/2024)

795046-3948R1 (Exp 04/02/2024)

787806-6883R8 (Exp 04/02/2024)

795046-3948R2 (Exp 04/03/2024)

787806-6883R3

Distributed with PO# 047981. Labels may reference 'Blake's (Richmond)' and 'Pueblo Fruit and Vegetable CO.'

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 94331

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Pueblo Fruits, Inc.

Sold By: Blake's Lota Burger

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 23 cases

Distributed To: New Mexico

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Summary

What You Should Do

This recall affects 5-pound vacuum-sealed clear plastic bags of "Onion Yellow Med 3 Outer Rings" labeled with "Pueblo Fruit and Vegetable CO." and "Blake's (Richmond)."

Check the white paper label on the outside of the bag for PO# 047981 and Use By Dates of 04/01/2024, 04/02/2024, or 04/03/2024.

Affected lot numbers include 787806-6883R5, 795046-3948R1, 787806-6883R8, 787806-6883R3, and 795046-3948R2.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

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

Affected Products

Product: Onion Yellow Med 3 Outer Rings (5 lb)

Variants: Vacuum sealed clear plastic bag, Outer Rings

Lot Numbers:

787806-6883R5 (Exp 04/01/2024)

795046-3948R1 (Exp 04/02/2024)

787806-6883R8 (Exp 04/02/2024)

795046-3948R2 (Exp 04/03/2024)

787806-6883R3

Distributed with PO# 047981. Labels may reference 'Blake's (Richmond)' and 'Pueblo Fruit and Vegetable CO.'