The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1875-2012·Announced 2012-08-15

FreshPoint Recalls Onion Mixes Due to Listeria Risk

FreshPoint Central Florida is recalling onion mixes and products because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes. The items were distributed to food service locations in Florida.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric. Additionally, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a ready-to-eat product represents a significant health hazard.

Plain-English summary

FreshPoint Central Florida is recalling multiple onion products and mixes. The specific product identified is a mix with yellow onions, labeled as "LSG Pico De Gallo" Ready To Eat Product, 2/5LB, Item # 481744. The recall involves 42 boxes 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 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. Food service operators should stop using the affected products immediately.

The recalled product

Product
MIX w/yellow onions used as an ingredient. Product may be labeled in part: "***LSG Pico De Gallo***Ready To Eat Product***2/5LB***" Item # 481744 MIXES, FC LSG PICO.
Hazard
Affected units
42

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 # 481744

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 →