Freshpoint Atlanta Recalls Processed Yellow Onions Due to Listeria Risk
Freshpoint Atlanta, Inc. is recalling processed yellow onions that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. 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 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. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
Freshpoint Atlanta, Inc. is recalling 3,425 cases of Processed Yellow Onions - Yellow Slivered. The recall was initiated because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems, older adults, and pregnant women.
The affected product is identified by Julian Dates 12188 through 12206 and Item No. 501200. Distribution was limited to Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific Julian Date and Item Number listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. No specific instructions for disposal were provided in the source text beyond the standard recall protocol.
The recalled product
- Product
- Processed Yellow Onions - Yellow Slivered
- Manufacturer
- Freshpoint Atlanta, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Processed Vegetables
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 3,425
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)
- Julian Date 12188 through Julian Date 12206 - Item No. 501200
Distribution
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.
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