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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Oct 22, 2021 (5 years ago)

Green Giant Fresh whole YELLOW onions in recall

Recalled by Potandon Produce LLC · Idaho Falls, ID, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Oranienburg.

Pathogen: Salmonella

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What was recalled

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)

Food: Onions

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

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

Where it was sold

Minnesota North Dakota

FDA's distribution note: Distributed in ND and MN.

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
Potandon Produce LLC
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Oct 22, 2021
In FDA report of
Nov 10, 2021
Terminated
Dec 8, 2021
FDA recall number
F-0114-2022 · event 88922
Official record
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Also recalled with it (2 more products)

FDA files each product of one recall action separately; these share the same FDA event.

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Reason Salmonella Oranienburg. Products are supplied by Keeler Family Farm.

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Class I · High risk Terminated Salmonella

Green Giant Fresh

Reason Salmonella Oranienburg. Products are supplied by Keeler Family Farm.

Potandon Produce LLC MN, ND F-0183-2022

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