The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1214-2024·Announced 2024-05-08

French's Crispy Fried Onions Recalled for Potential Staphylococcus aureus Growth

McCormick & Company is recalling French's Crispy Fried Onions due to potential growth of Staphylococcus aureus. The affected product (UPC: 041500959030, July 23, 2025) was distributed in Arizona and Illinois.

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: Staphylococcus aureus is a high-risk pathogen capable of causing foodborne illness. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source text, making this a theoretical hazard rather than a confirmed outbreak.

Plain-English summary

McCormick & Company, Inc. is recalling French's Crispy Fried Onions Original due to the potential growth of Staphylococcus aureus. The recall applies to 26.5 ounce pouches with UPC 041500959030 and a production date of July 23, 2025.

The affected product was distributed to Arizona and Illinois. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should dispose of it or return it to the point of purchase.

Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterium that can cause foodborne illness. For more information, consumers can contact McCormick & Company, Inc. Consumer Product Division.

The recalled product

Product
FRENCH S CRISPY FRIED ONIONS ORIG 240/26.5 OZ PDM
Manufacturer
McCormick & Company, Inc.- Consumer Product Division
Category
Food — Condiment / Seasoning
Hazard
  • staph-aureus
  • bacterial-contamination

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)

  • UPC: 041500959030
  • July 23
  • 2025

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • AZ
  • IL

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