The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1997-2012·Announced 2012-08-29

Cool Creations Recalls Sliced Yellow Onions Due to Listeria Risk

Cool Creations, LLC is recalling sliced yellow onions due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in 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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4. Additionally, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen, in a ready-to-eat product typically warrants the highest severity rating in the absence of mitigating factors, aligning with the Critical classification for severe health risks.

Plain-English summary

Cool Creations, LLC is recalling sliced yellow onions (1/4" cut) packaged in 5-lb. plastic bags. The product is identified by item numbers 19500 (4 per case) and 19505 (1 per case). The firm name on the label is Cool Creations, LLC, North Kansas City, MO.

The recall is being conducted because the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected lot numbers are 12201 through 12207, with a last use-by date of 8/30/2012.

Direct distribution of the product was made to Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and item codes listed above.

The recalled product

Product
Yellow onions: Sliced 1/4", packaged in 5-lb. plastic bags, 4 per case (item 19500) and 1 per case (item 19505) The firm name on the label is Cool Creations, LLC, North Kansas City, MO.
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 →