The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0228-2019·Announced 2018-10-31

Jalapeno Poblano Onion Blend Recalled Due to Presumptive Listeria and Salmonella Test Results

McCain Foods USA recalled its Jalapeno Poblano Onion Blend because internal testing found presumptive positive results for Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella, though no confirmed illnesses were reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves high-risk pathogens (Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella) with no reported illnesses, which matches the rubric criterion for High severity (high-risk pathogens without reported illness).

Plain-English summary

During an internal audit at McCain Foods USA's manufacturing facility, officials discovered that finished Jalapeno Poblano Onion Blend products had been released multiple times after receiving presumptive positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella. No confirmatory testing was conducted to verify the presence of these pathogens.

The recall affects consumers who have purchased or may purchase the 2 lb. and 25 lb. containers of this product through distribution channels including the United States, Canada, China, Korea, and Mexico. Consumers are advised to discard any remaining product and avoid further use until the issue is resolved.

The recalled product

Product
Jalapeno Poblano Onion Blend; Sold in 2 lb. and 25 lb. containers. Brand Name:Jon-Lin¿
Manufacturer
McCain Foods USA
Affected units
14,353

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)

  • All products shipped on or after January 1

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 63 recalled by McCain Foods USA under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 63 products in this recall →