Red Onions Recalled Due to Salmonella Newport Outbreak Investigation
Thomson International is recalling red onions nationwide and in Canada because a traceback investigation linked them to a Salmonella Newport outbreak.
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, and the source text explicitly mentions an outbreak of Salmonella Newport illnesses, which meets the criteria for a Critical severity score.
Plain-English summary
Thomson International, Inc. is recalling approximately 18,750 tons of red onions packed under various brand names, including Thomson Premium, Onions 52, Utah Onions, Harley's Best, Imperial Fresh, TLC Thomson International, and El Competidor. The recall covers products shipped from May 1, 2020, to the present, with lot codes 533, 543, 553, 563, and 450. The affected products were distributed nationwide and in Canada.
The recall was initiated after a traceback investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella Newport illnesses identified red onions as a suspect vehicle. Following notification from the FDA, the firm voluntarily initiated the recall to remove the suspect product from the market.
Consumers who have purchased these red onions should check their packaging for the specific brand names, lot codes, and UPCs listed in the recall notice. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it. The source text does not specify the number of illnesses or injuries reported.
The recalled product
- Product
- Red onions; Packed under brand names of Thomson Premium, Onions 52, Utah Onions, Harley's Best, Onions 52, Imperial Fresh, TLC Thomson International, El Competidor Thomson Premium packed in 50 and 25 lb.mesh sack, and 2 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60101 3 lb. mesh sack - UPC
- Manufacturer
- Thomson International, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Produce
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 (2)
- ALL CODES- shipped from May 1
- 2020 to present Lot Codes: 533-543-553-563-450
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by Thomson International, 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.
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