The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1877-2012·Announced 2012-08-15

FreshPoint Central Florida Recalls Onion Mixes Due to Listeria Risk

FreshPoint Central Florida is recalling specific onion mixes and products because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes. The affected items were distributed to restaurants and food service locations 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 source metadata explicitly identifies this as an FDA Class I recall, which is defined as a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or the death. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

FreshPoint Central Florida is voluntarily recalling multiple onion products and mixes. The recall is being conducted because the products were prepared using onions sourced from Gills Onions LLC, which may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products include "Pico De Gallo 3/8" Cut" and "FC T.G.I. PICO 3/8" SMALL PACK" mixes. These items are identified by Item # 511511 and Item # 481603. The recall covers 13 cases of the first item and 6 boxes of the second item.

The onion products were distributed exclusively to restaurant and food service customers in Florida. Consumers who have purchased these specific items should check their inventory and discard them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
MIX w/yellow onions used as an ingredient. Product may be labeled in part: 1) "***Pico De Gallo 3/8" Cut***Ready To Eat Product***2/5 LB***", "***FP CENTRAL FL. FRESHCUTS MIXES, FC PICO DE GALLO 3/8#***2/5#***RT # FC***", Item # 511511 MIXES, FC PICO DE GALLO 3/8" 2) "***FP C
Manufacturer
FreshPoint Central Florida
Category
Food — Fresh-Cut Produce / Mixes
Hazard

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 (2)

  • 1) Item # 511511
  • 2) Item #481603

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.

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