The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1919-2012·Announced 2012-08-15

FreshPoint South Florida Recalls Sliced Yellow Onions and Salsa for Listeria

FreshPoint South Florida is recalling sliced yellow onions and salsa products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination in the onions used.

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 mandates a minimum severity score of 5 according to the rubric. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

FreshPoint South Florida is recalling sliced fresh yellow onions and salsa products. These products were processed using yellow onions sourced from Gills Onions, LLC, which were previously recalled for Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products are labeled in part as "FC Mix Fajita (Jul Mix Pep/Yo)" and include the item number 301255. The product description indicates the onions are rinsed to reduce microbial load, dried, and vacuum sealed. The products were distributed in South Florida.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their refrigerators and discard any items matching the description or item number. The recall is being conducted to prevent potential health risks associated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled product

Product
Yellow Onion. Product is labeled in part: "***FC Mix Fajita (Jul Mix Pep/Yo)***ORB***Orthodox Rabbinical Board of Broward and Palm Beach Counties***Refrigerate at 34 F***" Item # 301255 FC MIX FAJITA (JUL MIX PEP/YO) 4/5#. Product is rinsed to reduce microbial l
Hazard
Affected units
1

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 # 301255.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 10 recalled by FreshPoint South 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 10 products in this recall →