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Sysco Merchandising and Supply recalls Whole Yellow and Spanish onions packed in 5 pound bag and 2 more: salmonella risk

November 24, 2021 · Sysco Merchandising and Supply 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 recallThe firm distributed onion products which have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Sysco Merchandising and Supply
Location
Houston, TX
Reported by FDA
November 24, 2021
Recall started
October 21, 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.

  • Whole Yellow and Spanish onions packed in 5 pound bag, 10 pound bag; Pre cut yellow colossal onions
    Quantity: 2746 cases
    Codes: Julian Dates: 182 through 243; Lot Codes: 6575, 10600, 44501, 481253, 802035, 840310, 906037
  • White onions packed in 10 pound bag
    Quantity: 534 cases
    Codes: Julian Dates: 182 through 243; Lot Code: 6560
  • Red onions packed in 5 pound bag
    Quantity: 2902 cases
    Codes: Julian Dates: 182 through 243; Lots Codes: 400128, 400545, 10454, 806002, 840430, 71040, 400546, 501170, 501180, 598901, 897720

Where it was distributed

AL, AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, LA, MA, NC, NH, NV, NY, OK, SC, TX

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?

Sysco Merchandising and Supply recalled 3 products, including Whole Yellow and Spanish onions packed in 5 pound bag, 10 pound bag; Pre cut yellow colossal onions.

Why was it recalled?

The firm distributed onion products which have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

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?

AL, AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, LA, MA, NC, NH, NV, NY, OK, SC, TX

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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Sources

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