The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0115-2022·Announced 2021-11-10

Green Giant Fresh White Onions Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Green Giant Fresh whole white onions in 2 lb. mesh bags have been recalled due to potential Salmonella Oranienburg contamination. Affected products were 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 classified this recall as Class I, which per the rubric requires a minimum score of 4. Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen with serious health consequences; the Class I designation reflects the agency's determination of serious health hazard risk.

Plain-English summary

POTANDON PRODUCE LLC is recalling Green Giant Fresh whole white onions sold in 2 lb. flexible mesh bags (25/2 lb. packages per case) with UPC 60580600218-2. The recall was initiated because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Oranienburg.

A total of 14,050 lbs. or 281 cases were distributed in North Dakota and Minnesota. Affected consumers should check the lot number and Julian Date on the 2 lb. bag tag. The recalled lot numbers are: 42562-4 RA204, 42562-4 RA208, 42562-4 RA209, 42562-4 RA211, 42562-4 RA214, 42562-4 RA215, 42562-4 RA217, and 42562-6 RA215.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with questions about the recall should contact POTANDON PRODUCE LLC or their retailer.

The recalled product

Product
Green Giant Fresh whole WHITE onions in 2 lbs. flexible mesh bags, (25/2 lb. pkg per case) - UPC 60580600218-2.
Manufacturer
POTANDON PRODUCE LLC
Category
Food — Produce
Hazard
  • salmonella
  • pathogenic-bacteria

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • MN
  • ND

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