The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1867-2012·Announced 2012-08-15

FreshPoint Central Florida Recalls Diced Onions Due to Listeria Risk

FreshPoint Central Florida is recalling diced onion products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The products were distributed to food service locations in Florida.

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 indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

FreshPoint Central Florida is recalling multiple diced onion products and mixes. The recall is being conducted because the onions used to prepare these products were sourced from Gills Onions LLC and may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products include various sizes of diced yellow onions, such as 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/2 inch, and 3/4 inch cuts, packaged in 4/5 pound and 1 pound bags. Specific item numbers include 599104, 599645, 514524, 481258, 481271, 514012, 599997, and 514007. A total of 484 bags are involved in this recall.

These onion products were distributed exclusively to restaurant and food service establishments in Florida. Consumers who have purchased these products should check their inventory for the specific item numbers and packaging details listed above. If you have these products, you should stop using them and contact the recalling firm or your local health department for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Onions Diced. Products are labeled in part: "***Onions Yellow Diced***Ready To Eat Product***4/5 LB***Slot Location***". "***FP CENTRAL FL. FRESHCUTS ONIONS, FC YELLOW DICED***4/5#***RT # FC***" Item # 599104 ONIONS, FC YEL DICED 1/4" CORONADO 4/5# bags; Item # 59964
Hazard
Affected units
484

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 (8)

  • Item #: 599104
  • 599645
  • 514524
  • 481258
  • 481271
  • 514012
  • 599997
  • 514007.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 15 recalled by FreshPoint Central Florida 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 15 products in this recall →