The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0184-2022·Announced 2021-11-24

Green Giant Fresh Whole White Onions Recalled for Salmonella

Green Giant Fresh brand whole white onions in 2 lb. bags are being recalled due to potential Salmonella Oranienburg contamination. The affected onions were distributed in Minnesota and North Dakota.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I by the agency. Class I recalls—which involve serious health risks or potential fatalities—meet the threshold for a Severe rating, even though no illnesses have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Green Giant Fresh brand whole white onions packaged in 2 lb. flexible mesh bags (UPC 60580600218-2) are being recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella Oranienburg. The products are supplied by Keeler Family Farm and manufactured by POTANDON PRODUCE LLC.

Approximately 10,860 lbs. of product were distributed across Minnesota and North Dakota. The recalled products include lot numbers 42542-3 RA197, 42542-3 RA196, 42542-3 RA200, 42542-3 RA201, 42542-3 RA202, and lot number 139008.

Consumers who have purchased these onions should not consume them. Those with questions about whether their purchase is affected should check the lot number and Julian date on the bag tag. Consumers concerned about illness should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Green Giant Fresh brand, Whole WHITE Onions packaged in 2 lb. flexible mesh bags, UPC 60580600218-2.
Manufacturer
POTANDON PRODUCE LLC
Category
Food — Produce
Hazard
  • salmonella
  • pathogenic-contamination

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • MN
  • ND

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