The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1271-2020·Announced 2020-09-02

Emerald Fruit & Produce Recalls Processed Onions for Salmonella Risk

Emerald Fruit & Produce is recalling processed onions due to potential Salmonella Newport contamination. The product was distributed in Oregon.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the criteria for a Critical severity score (5) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Emerald Fruit & Produce Inc is recalling processed onions (item 78267) due to a potential contamination with Salmonella Newport. The onions were supplied from Thomson International Inc. The product is sold in 5 lb bags for foodservice use, is perishable, and requires refrigeration. No label was attached or provided, and no Best by Date or Expiration dates are included on the packaging.

The total quantity involved in the recall is 55 lbs. The product was distributed in Oregon only. The recall is classified as Class I by the FDA.

Consumers and foodservice operators who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. Since the product lacks labels and dates, identification may be difficult. Those who have consumed the product and are experiencing symptoms of foodborne illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Onions Red Rings 3/16 (item 78267) sold by 5 lb bag for foodservice use, perishable, refrigerated, shelf life 5 days, packed in 5 lbs. cello bags. No label was attached/provided.

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)

  • No Best by Date or Expiration dates are included on packaging.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by Emerald Fruit & Produce Inc 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 12 products in this recall →