The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·H-0035-2026·Announced 2025-10-22

Sliced Green Onions Recalled for Listeria monocytogenes Contamination

Garden Fresh Foods is recalling sliced green onions after in-house testing found Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in bulk in Washington state only.

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: FDA Class I recall with confirmed Listeria monocytogenes contamination, a high-risk foodborne pathogen. FDA Class I recalls represent serious hazards capable of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Garden Fresh Foods, Inc. of Woodinville, Washington is recalling sliced (1/4-inch) green onions because in-house testing identified Listeria monocytogenes contamination in one lot. The recall affects 540 pounds of product with manufacturing code 09/15/25, lot code 09/15/25, and use-before date 09/22/25 (internal lot #OG25251MUXX).

The product was distributed in bulk packages in Washington state only to food service establishments and restaurants. It was not sold directly to consumers. Listeria monocytogenes is a serious foodborne pathogen that can cause severe illness.

Food service establishments and retailers that received this product should immediately stop serving and distributing it to prevent potential exposure and illness.

The recalled product

Product
Sliced (1/4") green onions, refrigerated, packaged in plastic bag. Each case consist 5/6lbs. bag (net wt. 30lbs.). Garden Fresh Foods Inc. Woodinville, WA. Product is distributed in bulk package and is not sold directly to consumers.
Manufacturer
Garden Fresh Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Fresh Vegetables
Hazard
  • listeria-monocytogenes

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • WA

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