The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0170-2022·Announced 2021-11-24

Whole Raw Red Onions from Mexico Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Keeler Family Farms is recalling whole raw red onions imported from Chihuahua, Mexico due to potential contamination with Salmonella Oranienburg. The affected onions were shipped between July 1 and August 25, 2021, and distributed nationwide and to Ontario, 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 FDA classified this recall as Class I, which mandates a minimum score of 4 per the rubric. Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious foodborne illness requiring hospitalization, placing this recall in the Severe category.

Plain-English summary

Keeler Family Farms is recalling whole raw red onions imported from Chihuahua, Mexico because of potential contamination with Salmonella Oranienburg. The recalled products were shipped from July 1, 2021 through August 25, 2021, and packaged in 25 lb. and 50 lb. mesh bags.

A total of 120,739 bags were distributed nationwide and to Ontario, Canada. These onions may have been sold to retailers, food service operations, or other commercial food facilities.

Consumers who have purchased these onions should not eat them. Individuals who may have consumed the recalled onions and experience symptoms of Salmonella infection—such as diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps—should contact their healthcare provider. Food service establishments and retailers should remove these products from shelves and discard them.

The recalled product

Product
Whole raw onions - RED - imported from Chihuahua, Mexico and shipped from July 1, 2021 through August 25, 2021. Products are packaged in 25 lb. and 50 lb. mesh bags. One pallet contains 42 bags. Store in cool dry place off the ground. Labeling will state product of Mexico on bill
Manufacturer
KEELER FAMILY FARMS
Category
Food — Produce
Hazard
  • salmonella
  • pathogenic-bacteria

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)

  • Not coded.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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