CLASS I Food recall · Reported 8 Dec 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
5# (LB) Ctn Jumbo Red Onions recalled by Onions 52
Onions 52 is recalling 5# (LB) Ctn Jumbo Red Onions, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 21 Oct 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0228-2022
- FDA event ID
- 88994
- Recalling firm
- Onions 52, Syracuse, UT
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 21 Oct 2021
- FDA classified
- 1 Dec 2021
- Reported
- 8 Dec 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Onions
Timeline
| 21 Oct 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 1 Dec 2021 | Classified by FDA | +41 days |
| 8 Dec 2021 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Voluntary recall due to possible contamination with Salmonella Oranienburg in onions from Chihuahua Mexico.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
5# (LB) Ctn (box) Jumbo Red Onions, Product of Mexico - Label Imperial Fresh Distributed by Carzalia Valley Produce, Columbus, NM. UPC 1039494. Imported from Chihuahua, Mexico, sourced from ProSource and shipped from July 1, 2021 through August 25, 2021. Store in cool dry place off the ground.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide, NE, TN, TX.
Questions about this recall
Is 5# (LB) Ctn Jumbo Red Onions recalled?
Yes. Onions 52 recalled 5# (LB) Ctn Jumbo Red Onions on 21 Oct 2021. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0228-2022.
Why was it recalled?
Voluntary recall due to possible contamination with Salmonella Oranienburg in onions from Chihuahua Mexico.
Which lots are affected?
5# CTN, July 8, 1176574, 16078470. 5# CTN Pack date, lot codes, customer PO#
Where was it sold?
Nationwide, NE, TN, TX.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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