Thomson International, Inc. is recalling approximately 18,750 tons of red, yellow, white, and sweet yellow onions due to a potential Salmonella Newport contamination. The recall was initiated after a traceback investigation linked these onions to an outbreak of illnesses. Affected onions were sold under multiple brand names, including Thomson Premium, Onions 52, Kroger, and Food Lion, in various mesh sacks and cartons ranging from 2 to 50 pounds. These products were distributed nationwide across the United States and Canada from May 1, 2020, to the present.
The onions may be contaminated with Salmonella Newport, a pathogen that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
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Imperial Fresh brands include Sysco/Freshpoint.
Includes Tender Loving Care and Imperial Fresh (Sysco/Freshpoint) brands.
Thomson Premium and El Competidor 50 lb. mesh sacks have no UPC.
No UPCs provided for these specific products.
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