The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0226-2022·Announced 2021-12-08

Alsum Farms Yellow Onions Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Alsum Farms & Produce is recalling whole yellow onions in 3 lb. and 5 lb. bags due to potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not eat the affected product.

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 FDA Class I with a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella). Although no illnesses are reported in the source text, Class I designation and the serious health hazard potential of Salmonella satisfy the Severe (score 4) criterion.

Plain-English summary

Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc. is recalling whole yellow onions packaged in 3 lb. (1.36 kg) bags with UPC 39186-60002 and 5 lb. (2.27 kg) bags with UPC 39186-60003 due to potential Salmonella contamination. 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. Affected lot codes include 049008, 099008, 109008, 119008, and 149007 for 2 lb. bags, and 099008, 109008, and 119008 for 5 lb. bags. Approximately 19,111 bags are subject to this recall.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled onions should not consume them. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, elderly persons, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Alsum Farms & Produce Whole Yellow Onions packaged in 3 lbs. (1.36kg) UPC 39186-60002 and 5 lbs. (2.27kg) UPC 39186-60003 bags. 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 (7)

  • 2 lb. bags
  • lot 049008
  • 099008
  • 109008
  • 119008
  • 149007 5 lb. bags
  • lot 099008

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • IL
  • MI
  • PA
  • WI