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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Oct 28, 2021 (5 years ago)

Pier-C Produce Inc recall

Recalled by Pier-C Produce, Inc. · Leamington, N/A, Canada

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

Why it was recalled

White onions potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

Pathogen: Salmonella

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What was recalled

Pier-C Produce, Inc., White Onions Grade No 1, Net Wt 2 lbs (0.907 KG), Distributed by Pier C Produce, Leamington, Ontario, Produce of Mexico

Quantity: 2 pallets containing 84 bags of 24/2lb white onions and 3 pallets containing 240 bags of 18/2lb white onions

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.

size: 24 units/2 lb bag/master bag: Lot Code/Julian Code - DP479/218, DP480/218, DP774/231 size: 18 units/2 lb bag/master bag: Lot Code/Julian Code - DP541/222, DP773/231

Where it was sold

Florida

FDA's distribution note: Domestic distribution - Florida

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
Pier-C Produce, Inc.
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Oct 28, 2021
In FDA report of
Nov 24, 2021
Terminated
Mar 10, 2022
FDA recall number
F-0177-2022 · event 88989
Official record
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