The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1878-2012·Announced 2012-08-15

FreshPoint Central Florida Recalls Onion Mixes Due to Listeria Risk

FreshPoint Central Florida is recalling onion mixes prepared with potentially Listeria-contaminated onions. The products were distributed to food service establishments 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 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. Additionally, the hazard involves Listeria monocytogenes, 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 mixes containing yellow onions, such as the item labeled "MIXES, FC RP,CEL,YO DICED 1/4" (Item # 481240). These are ready-to-eat products packaged in 2/5 LB containers. The recall involves 46 cases of these products.

The onion products were distributed exclusively to restaurant and food service establishments in Florida. Consumers who have purchased these products should check their inventory and discard any affected items. Food service operators should stop using the recalled products immediately.

The recalled product

Product
MIX w/yellow onions used as an ingredient. Product may be labeled in part: "***Mixes***RP, Cel, YO Diced 1/4:***Ready To Eat Product***2/5 LB***" "***FP CENTRAL FL. FRESHCUTS MIXES, FC RP, CEL, YO DICED 1/4"***2/5 LB***RT # FC***" Item # 481240 MIXES, FC RP,CEL,YO DICED
Hazard
Affected units
46

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 # 481240

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 →