The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1868-2012·Announced 2012-08-15

FreshPoint Central Florida Recalls Sliced Onions Due to Listeria Risk

FreshPoint Central Florida is recalling sliced onion products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The products were distributed to food service 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 source metadata explicitly identifies this as an FDA Class I recall, which is defined as a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

FreshPoint Central Florida is recalling multiple onion products and mixes, specifically Onions Julienne Sliced. The products are labeled in part as "Onions Yellow Julienne Sliced Ready To Eat Product 4/5 LB" and "FP CENTRAL FL. FRESHCUTS ONIONS, FC YELLOW JUL SLICED 1/4" 4/5 #". The specific item number is 514098.

The recall is being conducted because the products were prepared using onions sourced from Gills Onions LLC, which may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The affected products were distributed to restaurant and food service establishments in Florida only. Consumers who have purchased these products should check their inventory and discard any items matching the description and item number provided.

The recalled product

Product
Onions Julienne Sliced. Products are labeled in part: "***Onions Yellow Julienne Sliced***Ready To Eat Product***4/5 LB***" "***FP CENTRAL FL. FRESHCUTS ONIONS, FC YELLOW JUL SLICED 1/4"***4/5 #***RT # FC***" Item # 514098 ONIONS, FC YELLOW JUL SLICED 1/4" 4/5 #.
Hazard
Affected units
43

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Lot numbers (1)

  • Item #: 514098.

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.

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