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Emerald Fruit & Produce recalls M60026CS Onions Yellow Sliced sold by pound for foodservice use.… and 11 more: salmonella risk

September 2, 2020 · Emerald Fruit & Produce Class I

Class IFDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Reason for the recallProcessed onions products are recalled due to a potential contamination with Salmonella Newport. Onions were supplied from Thomson International Inc.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Emerald Fruit & Produce
Location
Eugene, OR
Reported by FDA
September 2, 2020
Recall started
July 31, 2020
Risk class
Class I
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Fresh produce
Reason type
SalmonellaOther contamination

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.

  • M60026CS Onions Yellow Sliced sold by pound for foodservice use. Product is perishable, refrigerated, shelf life 5 days, and packed in 5 lbs. cello bags. No label was attached/provided.
    Quantity: 120 lbs. total
    Codes: No Best by Date or Expiration dates are included on packaging.
  • M60027CS Onions Yellow Whole Peeled sold by pound for foodservice use. Product is perishable, refrigerated, shelf life 5 days, and packed in 5 lbs. cello bags. No label was attached/provided.
    Quantity: 160 lbs.
    Codes: No Best by Date or Expiration dates are included on packaging.
  • Onions White Whole Dry 5 lb bag (item 78158) for foodservice use, shelf life 14 days, packed in 5 lbs. cello bag and stored in box - No label was attached/provided.
    Quantity: 55 lbs. total
    Codes: No Best by Date or Expiration dates are included on packaging.
  • M60024CS Onions Red Whole Peeled sold by pound for foodservice use. Product is perishable, refrigerated, shelf life 5 days, and packed in 5 lbs. cello bags. No label was attached/provided.
    Quantity: 10 lbs. total
    Codes: No Best by Date or Expiration dates are included on packaging.
  • Onions Red Rings 3/16 (item 78267) sold by 5 lb bag for foodservice use, perishable, refrigerated, shelf life 5 days, packed in 5 lbs. cello bags. No label was attached/provided.
    Quantity: 55 lbs. total
    Codes: No Best by Date or Expiration dates are included on packaging.
  • M60023CS Onions Red Sliced sold by pound for foodservice use. Product is perishable, refrigerated, shelf life 5 days, and packed in 5 lbs. cello bags. No label was attached/provided.
    Quantity: 195 lbs.
    Codes: No Best by Date or Expiration dates are included on packaging.
  • M60064CS Onions White Sliced sold by pound for foodservice use. Product is perishable, refrigerated, shelf life 5 days, and packed in 5 lbs. cello bags. No label was attached/provided.
    Quantity: 10 lbs.
    Codes: No Best by Date or Expiration dates are included on packaging.
  • M60022CS Onions Red Diced sold by pound for foodservice use. Product is perishable, refrigerated, shelf life 5 days, and packed in 5 lbs. cello bags. No label was attached/provided.
    Quantity: 45 lbs.
    Codes: No Best by Date or Expiration dates are included on packaging.
  • Onions Red Whole Dry 5 lb. bag (item 78156) for food service use, shelf life 14 days, packed in 5 lbs. cello bag and stored in box - No label was attached/provided.
    Quantity: 80 lbs. total
    Codes: No Best by Date or Expiration dates are included on packaging.
  • M60025CS Onions Yellow Diced sold by pound for foodservice use. Product is perishable, refrigerated, shelf life 5 days, and packed in 5 lbs. cello bags. No label was attached/provided.
    Quantity: 436 lbs. total
    Codes: No Best by Date or Expiration dates are included on packaging.
  • M60058CS Onions White Diced sold by pound for foodservice use. Product is perishable, refrigerated, shelf life 5 days, and packed in 5 lbs. cello bags. No label was attached/provided.
    Quantity: 70 lbs.
    Codes: No Best by Date or Expiration dates are included on packaging.
  • Onions Yellow Whole Dry 5 lb. bag (item 78155) for foodservice use. Shelf life 14 days, packed in 5 lbs. cello bag and stored in box - No label was attached/provided.
    Quantity: 55 lbs. total
    Codes: No Best by Date or Expiration dates are included on packaging.

Where it was distributed

distributed in OR only.

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Emerald Fruit & Produce recalled 12 products, including M60026CS Onions Yellow Sliced sold by pound for foodservice use. Product is perishable, refrigerated, shelf life 5 days, and packed in 5….

Why was it recalled?

Processed onions products are recalled due to a potential contamination with Salmonella Newport. Onions were supplied from Thomson International Inc.

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?

distributed in OR only.

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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