Taylor Farms Recalls Diced Yellow Onions Due to Salmonella Risk
Taylor Farms is recalling diced yellow onions after routine testing confirmed a positive result for Salmonella. The product was distributed to food service locations in 11 states.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, the hazard involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
Taylor Farms California Foodservice, Inc. is recalling 7,980 pounds of 3/8" Diced Yellow Onion in 4/5# bags (20 lb. corrugated paper cartons). The recall was initiated after the firm was notified by a direct customer of a confirmed positive result for Salmonella ssp. following routine testing of the product.
The affected product, identified by item number 1130025 and package code STF066A56, has a 'Best if used by' date of March 24, 2018. The recall quantity consists of 399 cases of 20 lb. boxes intended for food service distribution.
The product was distributed in the states of Oklahoma, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, California, Kansas, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Washington, and Florida. Consumers and food service operators should check their inventory for this specific product and package code. If found, the product should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Taylor Farms 3/8" Diced Yellow Onion 4/5# bags - 20 lb, corrugated paper carton; 20 lb. box for food service distribution. Item number 1130025; Taylor Farms California Foodservice; Salinas, CA
- Manufacturer
- Taylor Farms California Foodservice, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Cut Vegetables
- 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)
- Package code: STF066A56
- Best if used by March 24
- 2018.
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