Thomson International recalls Yellow onions and 3 more: salmonella risk
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Recall at a glance
- Recalling company
- Thomson International
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
- Reported by FDA
- September 2, 2020
- Recall started
- August 1, 2020
- Risk class
- Class I
- Status (latest data we have)
- Terminated
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Category
- Fresh produce
- Reason type
- Salmonella
Is my product affected?
Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.
- Yellow onions; Packed under brand names of Onions 52, Majestic, Hartley's Best, Kroger, Food Lion, Thomson Premium, TLC Thomson International, El competitor, Tender Loving Care, Imperial Fresh. Onions 52: 10 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60004 3 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60002 Hartley's Best: 10 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60004 Majestic: 10 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60004 Kroger: 3 lb. mesh sack - UPC 11110 91682 Food Lion: 3 lb. mesh sack - UPC35826 08630 Thomson Premium: 3 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60004 5 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60031 10 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60004 50 lb. mesh sack - no UPC TLC Thomson International 40 lb. carton - no UPC El Competitor; 50 lb. mesh sack - UPC not received. Tender Loving Care: 50 lb. mesh sack -no UPC Imperial Fresh (Sysco/Freshpoint): UPC's not received 50 lb. carton 10 lb. carton 5 lb. carton 50 lb. mesh sack 25 lb. mesh sack UPC 0 00748616797 0
Quantity: 18,750 tons - all varieties
Codes: ALL CODES- shipped from May 1, 2020 to present; Lot coded 511-521-531-541-551-561-571-591-450 - 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
Quantity: 18,750 tons - all varieties
Codes: ALL CODES -shipped from May 1, 2020 to present; Lot Codes: 512-522-532-450 - Sweet Yellow onions; Packed under brand names of Thomson Premium, TLC Thomson International. Thomson Premium: 50 lb. mesh sack -No UPC TLC Thomson International; 40 lb. Carton - No UPC
Quantity: 18,750 tons - all varieties
Codes: ALL CODES -shipped from May 1, 2020 to present; Lot Codes: 571 - Red onions; Packed under brand names of Thomson Premium, Onions 52, Utah Onions, Harley's Best, Onions 52, Imperial Fresh, TLC Thomson International, El Competidor Thomson Premium packed in 50 and 25 lb.mesh sack, and 2 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60101 3 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60102 TLC International - 40 lbs. carton - no UPC Utah onions 8 lb. mesh sack - Do not currently have UPC; Hatley's Best 8 lb. mesh sack - UPC 0 33383 60004 8 Imperial Fresh in 25 lb. mesh sack, 50, 25, 10 and 5 lb. cartons - 25 lb. Carton (Sysco/Freshpoint - carton UPC 0 00 74865 52351 6 Onions 52 - 2 lbs. mesh sack, UPC 0 33383 60101
Quantity: 18,750 tons - all varieties
Codes: ALL CODES- shipped from May 1, 2020 to present Lot Codes: 533-543-553-563-450
Where it was distributed
Nationwide and Canada
What to do
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Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Thomson International recalled 4 products, including Yellow onions; Packed under brand names of Onions 52, Majestic, Hartley's Best, Kroger, Food Lion, Thomson Premium, TLC Thomson….
Why was it recalled?
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.
What does Class I mean?
FDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Where was it sold or shipped?
Nationwide and Canada
What should I do if I have this product?
Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.
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