The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0135-2025·Announced 2024-11-20

Raw yellow onions recalled for potential E. coli O157:H7 contamination

Taylor Farms Colorado is recalling 42 cases of raw yellow onions in 5-lb bags distributed to food service facilities across six states due to potential E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification indicates potential for serious adverse health consequences or death. E. coli O157:H7 is a high-risk pathogen known to cause severe illness and fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Taylor Farms Colorado, Inc. is recalling raw yellow onions in 5-lb plastic bags intended for food service use. The recall affects 42 cases distributed to food service facilities in Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Utah.

The onions are being recalled due to potential contamination with E. coli O157:H7, a harmful bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness.

Food service operators who received the recalled product should discard it immediately and not serve it to consumers. The affected onions are identified by Taylor Farms Colorado lot codes with work order numbers 2024275, 2024276, 2024282, 2024285, 2024288, and 2024291. Consumers who may have eaten the recalled product should monitor for signs of foodborne illness and seek medical care if symptoms develop.

The recalled product

Product
raw, yellow onions (whole unpeeled), intended for food service, repacked into in 5-lb plastic bags
Manufacturer
Taylor Farms Colorado, Inc.
Hazard
  • e-coli-o157h7

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 (7)

  • Taylor Farm Colorado lot codes
  • 'TFCO' work order 'WO' 2024275
  • 2024276
  • 2024282
  • 2024285
  • 2024288
  • and 2024291

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

  • CO
  • KS
  • MO
  • NE
  • NM
  • UT