The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1879-2012·Announced 2012-08-15

FreshPoint Central Florida Recalls Onion Mixes Due to Listeria Risk

FreshPoint Central Florida is recalling onion mixes because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes. The products were distributed to 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 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.

Plain-English summary

FreshPoint Central Florida is recalling multiple onion products and mixes, including the FC SHEPPARD PIE MIX RR (Item # 481273). The recall involves 14 boxes of the product, which was prepared using yellow onions sourced from Gills Onions LLC.

The recall is being conducted because the onions used as an ingredient may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacterium can cause serious illness, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems, older adults, and pregnant women.

The affected 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 items matching the description or item number provided.

The recalled product

Product
MIX w/yellow onions used as an ingredient. Product may be labeled in part: "***FP CENTRAL FL. FRESHCUTS***MIXES, FC SHEPPARD PIE MIX RR***2/5#***RT # FC***" Item # 481273 MIXES, FC SHEPPARD PIE MIX RR
Hazard
Affected units
14

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 # 481273

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 →