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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Sysco Merchandising and Supply: Red, White, Yellow, and Spanish Onions Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: November 17, 2021
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Summary

Sysco Merchandising and Supply has recalled approximately 6,182 cases of red, white, yellow, and Spanish onions, including pre-cut yellow colossal onions. The recall was initiated because these products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, a harmful pathogen. These onions were distributed across 15 states including California, Texas, and Florida, and were packed in 5-pound and 10-pound bags. Consumers should check for Julian dates 182 through 243 on the packaging, which corresponds to the production period in mid-2021. If you have these products, you should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain; in rare cases, the infection can enter the bloodstream and cause more severe illnesses such as arterial infections or arthritis.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry or food storage for bags of Red onions (5 lb), White onions (10 lb), Whole Yellow or Spanish onions (5 lb and 10 lb), or Pre-cut yellow colossal onions.
  2. Verify the Julian dates printed on the packaging to see if they fall within the range of 182 through 243.
  3. Identify your product's lot code. For Red onions, look for codes: 400128, 400545, 10454, 806002, 840430, 71040, 400546, 501170, 501180, 598901, 897720. For White onions, check for lot code 6560. For Yellow, Spanish, or Pre-cut onions, check for lot codes 6575, 10600, 44501, 481253, 802035, 840310, 906037.
  4. If your product matches these identifiers, stop using it immediately and do not consume it.
  5. Return the affected products to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Sysco Merchandising and Supply for further instructions.
  6. For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

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: Red onions (5 pound bag)
Item Code:
F-0173-2022
Lot Numbers:
400128
400545
10454
806002
840430
71040
400546
501170
501180
598901
897720
Date Ranges: Julian Dates 182 through 243
Product: White onions (10 pound bag)
Item Code:
F-0174-2022
Lot Numbers:
6560
Date Ranges: Julian Dates 182 through 243
Product: Whole Yellow onions (5 pound bag)
Item Code:
F-0175-2022
Lot Numbers:
6575
10600
44501
481253
802035
840310
906037
Date Ranges: Julian Dates 182 through 243
Product: Whole Yellow onions (10 pound bag)
Item Code:
F-0175-2022
Lot Numbers:
6575
10600
44501
481253
802035
840310
906037
Date Ranges: Julian Dates 182 through 243
Product: Spanish onions (5 pound bag)
Item Code:
F-0175-2022
Lot Numbers:
6575
10600
44501
481253
802035
840310
906037
Date Ranges: Julian Dates 182 through 243
Product: Spanish onions (10 pound bag)
Item Code:
F-0175-2022
Lot Numbers:
6575
10600
44501
481253
802035
840310
906037
Date Ranges: Julian Dates 182 through 243
Product: Pre cut yellow colossal onions
Item Code:
F-0175-2022
Lot Numbers:
6575
10600
44501
481253
802035
840310
906037
Date Ranges: Julian Dates 182 through 243

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 88979
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Sysco Merchandising and Supply
Sold By: Sysco
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3 products (2902 cases; 534 cases; 2746 cases)
Distributed To: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas

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