The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2520-2014·Announced 2014-10-01

Silva Dehydrated Minced Green Onion Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Silva International is recalling dehydrated minced green onion due to reported Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in Wisconsin.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Silva International, Inc. is recalling dehydrated minced green onion sold under the Silva brand. The product is packaged in 28 lb. boxes and is labeled as "Irradiated." The recall is being conducted due to reported Salmonella contamination.

The affected product is identified by Item No. 90S and Lot No. 05091490S-28. The total quantity involved in the recall is 166 cases, weighing 4,648 lb. The product was distributed in Wisconsin.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. The recall is classified as Class I by the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Dehydrated minced green onion sold under the Silva brand and packaged in 28 lb. box.

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 (2)

  • Item No.: 90S
  • Lot No.: 05091490S-28

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Same manufacturer · Silva International, Inc.

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