The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0114-2022·Announced 2021-11-10

Green Giant Fresh Whole Yellow Onions Recalled for Salmonella Risk

POTANDON PRODUCE LLC is recalling Green Giant Fresh whole yellow onions sold in 2 lb., 3 lb., and 5 lb. bags due to potential Salmonella Oranienburg contamination. The product was distributed in North Dakota and Minnesota.

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 FDA has classified this as a Class I recall. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are never scored below 4. Although no illnesses have been reported, Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen, and the agency's own classification establishes the minimum threshold for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

POTANDON PRODUCE LLC is recalling Green Giant Fresh whole yellow onions due to potential contamination with Salmonella Oranienburg. The recalled product includes yellow onions sold in 2 lb. flexible mesh bags (UPC 60580600120-8), 3 lb. flexible mesh bags (UPC 60580600123-9), and 5 lb. flexible mesh bags (UPC 60580600170-3).

The recalled product was distributed in North Dakota and Minnesota. Specific lot numbers and Julian dates are listed on the bag tags for each package size.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with questions about the recall should contact the recalling firm. Salmonella infection can cause serious illness, particularly in young children, elderly persons, and those with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Green Giant Fresh whole YELLOW onions in 2 lbs. flexible mesh bags, (25/2 lb. pkg. per case) - UPC 60580600120-8. Green Giant Fresh whole YELLOW onions in 3 lbs. flexible mesh bags, (16/3 lb. pkg. per case) - UPC 60580600123-9. Green Giant Fresh whole YELLOW onions in 5 lbs. fl
Manufacturer
POTANDON PRODUCE LLC
Hazard
  • salmonella
  • pathogenic-contamination

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • MN
  • ND