The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1995-2012·Announced 2012-08-29

Cool Creations Recalls Diced Yellow Onions Due to Listeria Risk

Cool Creations, LLC is recalling diced yellow onions due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products were distributed to Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

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 per the rubric mandates a score of 5 (Critical) regardless of other factors, as it indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Cool Creations, LLC is recalling specific lots of diced yellow onions because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products include diced yellow onions in 3/8-inch and 1/4-inch cuts, packaged in 25-lb plastic bags, 5-lb bags, and 5-oz or 10-oz plastic containers for retail sale. The firm name on the label is Cool Creations, LLC, North Kansas City, MO.

The affected lot numbers are 12201 through 12207, with a last use-by date of August 30, 2012. Direct distribution of these products was made to Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. The recall is classified as Class I by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their lot numbers and use-by dates. If the products match the recalled description, consumers should not consume them and should contact the manufacturer or dispose of the items safely.

The recalled product

Product
Yellow onions Diced 3/8", packaged in 25-lb. plastic bags, 1 per case (item 19551); Diced 1/4", packaged in 5-lb. bags, 2 per case (item #19516), 4 per case (item 19510), and 1 per case (item 19515). Diced yellow onion packaged in 5-oz. plastic containers, 4 per case, UPC 8159700
Hazard

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)

  • Lot numbers 12201 thru 12207 (last use by date affected is 8/30/2012)

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 19 recalled by Cool Creations, LLC 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 19 products in this recall →