The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0839-2017·Announced 2017-01-11

Country Fresh Diced Yellow Onion Recalled for Listeria Risk

Country Fresh Products is recalling diced yellow onions sold under several brands due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Country Fresh Products, LLC is recalling diced yellow onions in clear plastic containers. The product is sold under the Bi-Lo, Harris Teeter, Quik Trip The Spinx, and Winn Dixie brands in various sizes, including 6oz, 8oz, 10oz, 16oz, 4/3 lb, and 40oz.

The recall is being issued because the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected items have "BEST IF USED BY" dates between August 11, 2016, and August 17, 2016. The product was distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific brands and dates listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Diced Yellow Onion, Net Wt. 6oz, 8oz, 10oz, 16oz, 4/3 lb and 40oz, in clear plastic containers (sold under the Bi-Lo, Harris Teeter, Quik Trip The Spinx and Winn Dixie brand).
Hazard

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 (3)

  • BEST IF USED BY dates between August 11
  • 2016 through August 17
  • 2016.

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 22 recalled by Country Fresh Products, LLC 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.

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