The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0024-2020·Announced 2019-10-16

Lion Foods Recalls Crispy Fried Onions Due to Potential Metal Contamination

Lion Foods is recalling specific lots of Greenland and Chirag brand crispy fried onions due to potential metal contamination. The products were distributed in the US, Europe, and Canada.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. According to the rubric, an FDA Class II recall with potential for significant injury (metal contamination) maps to a Severe rating (Score 4), as it is not a Class I recall but involves a hazard that can cause serious harm.

Plain-English summary

Lion Foods is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Greenland All Natural Gourmet Crispy Fried Onions and Chirag Gourmet Crispy Fried Onion. The recall is being issued because of potential metal contamination in the products. The affected products are packaged in foil bags and cartons and have a net weight of 400g (14 oz).

The recall covers approximately 32,034 kg of product. Distribution included the United States (Texas and California), Europe, and Canada. Consumers should check their pantries for the specific lot codes and best-by dates listed in the official recall notice. The identified lot codes are L9148 (L9149) with best-by dates of 7/28-29/2020, and L9154 with a best-by date of 3/6/2020.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact Lion Foods for a refund or further information. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Greenland All Natural Gourmet Crispy Fried Onions NET WT 400g UPC 5415685068 packaged in foil bag then carton; Chirag Gourmet Crispy Fried Onion Net Weight 400 Grams/14 oz. UPC 6421832035 packaged in foil bag then carton
Manufacturer
Lion Foods
Category
Food — Dried Vegetables
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • L9148 (L9149) - Best By 7/28-29/2020 L9154 - Best By 3/6/2020

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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