The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0225-2022·Announced 2021-12-08

Alsum Farms Whole White Onions Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Alsum Farms & Produce is recalling Whole White Onions, 2 lbs. bags (UPC 39186-60051, Lot 169008) due to potential Salmonella contamination. The onions were distributed in Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

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 severity score of 4 per the rubric. Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, and Class I recalls address situations with a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc. is recalling Whole White Onions in 2-pound (907g) bags due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected product has UPC 39186-60051 and Lot 169008. The onions are produced in Mexico and packed by Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc. in Friesland, Wisconsin.

The recalled product was distributed in Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. A total of 252 bags are affected by this recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with questions or concerns are advised to contact the recalling firm or their healthcare provider if they have consumed the product and experience symptoms of Salmonella infection.

The recalled product

Product
Alsum Farms & Produce Whole White Onions, 2 lbs. (907g) UPC 39186-60051. Produce of Mexico. Packed by Alsum Farms & Product, Inc., Friesland, WI 53935.
Manufacturer
Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc.
Hazard
  • salmonella

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 169008

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • IL
  • MI
  • PA
  • WI