The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0137-2025·Announced 2024-11-20

Yellow Onion Products Recalled for E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination

IMPERIALFRESH processed yellow onions are being recalled due to potential E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Products were distributed in Colorado and produced October 8-22, 2024.

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: This is an FDA Class I recall, which establishes a minimum severity of Severe per FDA classification guidelines. The recalled products are potentially contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, a high-risk pathogen. No illnesses or deaths have been reported.

Plain-English summary

FreshPoint Denver, Incorporated is recalling processed yellow onion products sold under the IMPERIALFRESH brand due to potential E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The recalled products include multiple items in various cuts (julienne and diced) and package sizes. All lot codes produced between October 8 and October 22, 2024 are affected. Approximately 67 cases (5 pounds per case) were distributed in Colorado.

Consumers who have purchased these recalled onion products should not consume them. Products can be identified by the IMPERIALFRESH brand label and lot codes produced during the October 8-22, 2024 timeframe.

For more information, contact FreshPoint Denver, Incorporated. This is an FDA Class I recall.

The recalled product

Product
Item Number PACK/SZ BRAND DESCRIPTION Lot Codes 082076 4/5 LBS IMPERIALFRESH PROC ONION YELLOW JULIENNE 3/8 All lot codes; 170992 4/5 LB IMPERIALFRESH PROC ONION YELLOW DICED 3/8 All lot codes; 258147 4/5LBS IMPERIALFRESH PROC ONION YELLOW JULIENNE 1/4 All lot codes; 259369 1 / 5
Manufacturer
FreshPoint Denver, Incorporated
Category
Food — Produce / Processed Vegetables
Hazard
  • e-coli-o157

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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