The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0182-2022·Announced 2021-11-24

Yellow onions recalled for potential Salmonella contamination

Brothers Produce of Dallas Inc is recalling 5 lb. boxes of yellow onions due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected product was distributed in Texas.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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. Although no illnesses have been reported in the source text, Class I recalls are classified as Severe per the rubric, which requires a minimum score of 4 for FDA Class I recalls.

Plain-English summary

Brothers Produce of Dallas Inc is recalling 5 lb. boxes of yellow onions packaged in cardboard boxes due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

The recalled product has lot code 29184204. A total of 25 boxes were distributed in Texas.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product should not consume it. Anyone who has consumed the product and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention.

The recalled product

Product
5 lb. boxes of yellow onions packaged in cardboard boxes
Affected units
25

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)

  • Lot code 29184204

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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