White onions recalled over Salmonella risk

Recall date

August 1, 2020

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Thomson International, Inc. recalls White onions; Packed under brand names of Thomson Premium, Onions 52, El competitor. Thomson Premium: 25 lb. mesh sack…

Recall number

F-1274-2020

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Thomson International, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Nationwide and Canada

Why it was recalled

Traceback investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella Newport illnesses found red onions to be a suspect vehicle for the outbreak. After notification from FDA, firm initiated a recall.

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

White onions; Packed under brand names of Thomson Premium, Onions 52, El competitor. Thomson Premium: 25 lb. mesh sack -No UPC 50 lb. mesh sack -No UPC Onions 52: 8 lb. mesh bag - UPC 8 15222 01019 1 El Competitor 50 lb. mesh sack - No UPC