Thomson International, Inc.
Recall F-1272-2020 · Bakersfield, CA
Product
Red onions; Packed under brand names of Thomson Premium, Onions 52, Utah Onions, Harley's Best, Onions 52, Imperial Fresh, TLC Thomson International, El Competidor Thomson Premium packed in 50 and 25 lb.mesh sack, and 2 lb. mesh sack – UPC 33383 60101 3 lb. mesh sack – UPC 33383 60102 TLC International – 40 lbs. carton – no UPC Utah onions 8 lb. mesh sack – Do not currently have UPC; Hatley's Best 8 lb. mesh sack – UPC 0 33383 60004 8 Imperial Fresh in 25 lb. mesh sack, 50, 25, 10 and 5 lb. cartons – 25 lb. Carton (Sysco/Freshpoint – carton UPC 0 00 74865 52351 6 Onions 52 – 2 lbs. mesh sack, UPC 0 33383 60101
Reason for recall
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.
Distribution
Nationwide and Canada
Quantity affected
18,750 tons – all varieties
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Lot / code info
ALL CODES- shipped from May 1, 2020 to present Lot Codes: 533-543-553-563-450
Timeline
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