The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1872-2012·Announced 2012-08-15

FreshPoint Central Florida Recalls Onion Products for Listeria Risk

FreshPoint Central Florida is recalling specific onion products 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 source text identifies the agency classification as Class I, which mandates a score of 5 per the rubric. Additionally, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat products represents a high-risk pathogen scenario.

Plain-English summary

FreshPoint Central Florida is recalling multiple onion products and mixes. The specific products involved are Onion Slab Cut items, including Item # 514064, Item # 514058, Item # 514034, and Item # 481155. These products are labeled as "Ready To Eat" and were prepared using onions sourced from Gills Onions LLC.

The recall is being conducted because the onions used in the preparation may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products were distributed to restaurant and food service establishments in Florida only.

Consumers who have purchased these specific items should check their inventory for the listed item numbers and labels. If found, the products should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Onion Slab Cut. Products are labeled in part: "***Onions Yellow Slab***Ready To Eat Product***LB***" "***FP CENTRAL FL. FRESHCUTS ONIONS, FC YELLOW SLAB***RT # FC***" Item # 514064 ONIONS, FC YELLOW SLAB 1/16" 2/5# Item # 514058 ONIONS, FC YELLOW SLAB 1/4" 4/5#; I
Hazard
Affected units
58

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 (4)

  • Item #: 514064
  • 514058
  • 514034
  • 481155.

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 →