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Potandon Produce recalls Green Giant Fresh whole RED onions in and 2 more: salmonella risk

November 10, 2021 · Potandon 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 recallPotential to be contaminated with Salmonella Oranienburg.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Potandon Produce
Location
Idaho Falls, ID
Reported by FDA
November 10, 2021
Recall started
October 22, 2021
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.

  • Green Giant Fresh whole RED onions in 2 lbs. flexible mesh bags, (18/2 lb. pkg per case) - UPC 60580600248-9.
    Quantity: Total 25,596 lbs. or 711 cases (18/2 lb. pkg per case)
    Codes: Lot number and Julian Date on 2 lb. bag tag of Whole RED Onions: 42480-3 RA195 42480-3 RA200 42480-3 RA201 42480-3 RA202 42480-3 RA203 42480-3 RA204 42544-3 RA197 42544-3 RA204 42544-3 RA208 42544-3 RA209 42544-3 RA210 42562-2 RA210 42562-2 RA212
  • Green Giant Fresh whole YELLOW onions in 2 lbs. flexible mesh bags, (25/2 lb. pkg. per case) - UPC 60580600120-8. Green Giant Fresh whole YELLOW onions in 3 lbs. flexible mesh bags, (16/3 lb. pkg. per case) - UPC 60580600123-9. Green Giant Fresh whole YELLOW onions in 5 lbs. flexible mesh bags, (10/5 lb. pkg. per case) - UPC 60580600170-3.
    Quantity: Total 54,608 lbs. or 602 cases (25/2 lb. pkg per case); 96 cases (16/3 lb. pkg per case); 398 cases (10/5 lb. pkg per case)
    Codes: Lot number and Julian Date on 2 lb. bag tag of Whole Yellow Onions: 42481-2 RA189 42481-2 RA194 42544-4 RA194 42544-4 RA197 42576-3 RA203 42576-3 RA204 42576-3 RA208 42562-5 RA202 42562-5 RA203 Lot number and Julian Date on 3 lb. bag tag of Whole Yellow Onions: 42481-3 RA194 42481-3 RA197 42481-3 RA200 42562-5 RA202 Lot number and Julian Date on 5 lb. bag tag of Whole Yellow Onions: 42481-3 RA194 42481-3 RA195 42481-3 RA197 42481-3 RA200 42562-8 RA204
  • Green Giant Fresh whole WHITE onions in 2 lbs. flexible mesh bags, (25/2 lb. pkg per case) - UPC 60580600218-2.
    Quantity: Total 14,050 lbs. or 281 cases (25/2 lb. pkg per case)
    Codes: Lot number and Julian Date on 2 lb. bag tag of Whole WHITE Onions: 42562-4 RA204 42562-4 RA208 42562-4 RA209 42562-4 RA211 42562-4 RA214 42562-4 RA215 42562-4 RA217 42562-6 RA215

Where it was distributed

Distributed in ND and MN.

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?

Potandon Produce recalled 3 products, including Green Giant Fresh whole RED onions in 2 lbs. flexible mesh bags, (18/2 lb. pkg per case) - UPC 60580600248-9..

Why was it recalled?

Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Oranienburg.

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 ND and MN.

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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