The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1874-2012·Announced 2012-08-15

FreshPoint Central Florida Recalls Onion Mixes Due to Listeria Risk

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

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

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, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk hazard.

Plain-English summary

FreshPoint Central Florida is recalling multiple onion products and mixes. The specific product identified in the recall notice is a mix containing yellow onions, labeled as "FC BLACK BEAN/CORN SALSA" with Item # 511536. The recall involves 6 boxes of this product.

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 high-risk 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 discard any items matching the description or Item # 511536. Those who have consumed the product and are experiencing symptoms should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
MIX w/yellow onions used as an ingredient. Product may be labeled in part: "***FP CENTRAL FL. FRESHCUTS MIXES, FC BLACK BEAN/CORN SALSA***2/5#***RT # FC***". Item # 511536 MIXES, FC BLACK BEAN/CORN SALS
Hazard
Affected units
6

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 # 511536

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 →