The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1436-2020·Announced 2020-09-23

Lancaster Foods Recalls Bulk Red Onions Due to Salmonella Risk

Lancaster Foods LLC is recalling bulk red onions that may contain salmonella bacteria. The product was distributed to retailers in several states.

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. Additionally, the hazard involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Lancaster Foods LLC is recalling bulk red onions that may have been made with 500 pounds of red onions from a lot of 12,000 pounds. The onions were part of a lot previously recalled by Thomson International due to the potential presence of salmonella bacteria.

The recall involves 3,640 total cases of bulk red onions. The product was distributed to various retailers in Pennsylvania, Arkansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia, Delaware, and Connecticut. Lancaster Foods LLC states that all minimally processed items go through a sanitize step of chlorine dioxide.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their inventory and stop using them if they match the description. The recall is being initiated to prevent the potential spread of salmonella bacteria.

The recalled product

Product
Red Onions, Bulk
Affected units
3,640

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)

  • All SKUs

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states: