The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1871-2012·Announced 2012-08-15

FreshPoint Central Florida Recalls Onion Rings Due to Listeria Risk

FreshPoint Central Florida is recalling onion rings and mixes prepared with onions from Gills Onions LLC that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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 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 product identified in the recall notice is Onion Rings, labeled in part as "***FP CENTRAL FL. FRESHCUTS***ONIONS FC YELLOW COLOSSAL RINGS 1/2 IN***LB***" with Item # 481253. The recall involves 18 bags of these products.

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 vulnerable populations.

The onion products were distributed to restaurant and food service establishments in Florida only. Consumers who have purchased these products should check their inventory and stop consuming them if they match the description and item number provided.

The recalled product

Product
Onion Rings. Products are labeled in part: "***FP CENTRAL FL. FRESHCUTS***ONIONS FC YELLOW COLOSSAL RINGS 1/2 IN***LB***". Item # 481253 ONIONS, FC YELLOW COLOSSAL RIN 4/5#.
Hazard
Affected units
18

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 #: 481253.

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 →