The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1973-2012·Announced 2012-08-29

Freshpoint Atlanta Recalls Processed Yellow Onions Due to Listeria Risk

Freshpoint Atlanta, Inc. is recalling processed yellow onions due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in five southeastern states.

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 severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Freshpoint Atlanta, Inc. is recalling 1,635 cases of Processed Yellow Onions in various diced sizes (1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 3/8", and 1/8"). The recall is being conducted because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product was distributed in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The recall covers items with Julian Dates ranging from 12188 through 12206 and specific item numbers including 500200, 500656, and 900262.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific item numbers and Julian dates listed in the recall notice. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Processed Yellow Onions -Yellow Diced 1/4", 1/2" 3/4", 3/8", and 1/8"
Hazard
Affected units
1,635

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 (20)

  • Julian Date 12188 through Julian Date 12206 - Item No. 500200
  • 500656
  • 900262
  • 500262
  • 900200
  • 901597
  • 901957
  • 901926
  • 900201
  • 901059
  • 901076
  • 501059
  • 700656
  • 900656
  • 501076
  • 501622
  • 500448
  • 500209
  • 500569
  • 900264

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 13 recalled by Freshpoint Atlanta, Inc. 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 13 products in this recall →