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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Food product

White onions; Packed under brand names of Thomson Premium, Onions 52, El competitor. Thomson Premium: 25 lb. mesh sack -No UPC 50 lb. mesh sack -No UPC Onions 52: 8 lb. mesh bag - UPC 8 15222 01019 1 El Competitor 50 lb. mesh sack - No UPC

F-1274-2020

August 01, 2020

Class I

Product summary

Firm
Thomson International, Inc.
Event
Event 86156
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class I
Quantity
18,750 tons - all varieties
Official record key
food-enforcement:F-1274-2020

Official wording

Reason: Traceback investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella Newport illnesses found red onions to be a suspect vehicle for the outbreak. After notification from FDA, firm initiated a recall.

Code information: ALL CODES -shipped from May 1, 2020 to present; Lot Codes: 512-522-532-450

Distribution pattern: Nationwide and Canada

Derived failure modes

  • Microbial contamination

    reason.microbial_contamination · v1.0.0

    Salmonella Newport illnesses found