The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1870-2012·Announced 2012-08-15

FreshPoint Recalls Cubed Onions Due to Listeria Risk

FreshPoint Central Florida is recalling cubed onions that 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 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.

Plain-English summary

FreshPoint Central Florida is recalling multiple onion products and mixes. The specific products identified include "Onions Yellow Cubed 1" Ready To Eat Product, Item # 514061, in 3-bag quantities.

The recall is being conducted because the onions were sourced from Gills Onions LLC and may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. This pathogen can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.

The affected onion products were distributed to restaurant and food service establishments in Florida only. Consumers who have purchased these products should discard them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Onions Cubed. Products are labeled in part: "***Onions Yellow Cubed 1"***Ready To Eat Product***LB***". FP CENTRAL FL. FRESHCUTS ONIONS, FC YELLOW CUBED 1"***2/5#***RT # FC***" Item # 514061 ONIONS, FC YELLOW CUBED 1" 2/5# .
Hazard
Affected units
3

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)

  • Item #: 514061.

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 →