CLASS I Food recall · Reported 17 Nov 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report

fresh cut onion products (10, 20 diced, sliced, Julienne recalled

E-Z Spuds is recalling fresh cut onion products (10, 20 diced, sliced, Julienne, whole peeled, distributed in Illinois. The recall was initiated on 21 Oct 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesMfg Date: JUL 14, '21 JUL 15, '21 JUL 16, '21 JUL 19, '21 JUL 20, '21 JUL 21, '21 JUL 22, '21 JUL 23, '21 JUL 26, '21 JUL 27, '21 JUL 28, '21 JUL 29, '21 JUL 30, '21 AUG 02, '21 AUG 03, '21 AUG 04, '21 AUG 05, '21 AUG 06, '21 AUG 09, '21 AUG 10, '21 AUG 11, '21 AUG 12, '21 AUG 13, '21 AUG 16, '21 AUG 17, '21 AUG 19, '21 AUG 20, '21 AUG 23, '21 AUG 24, '21 AUG 25, '21 AUG 26, '21 AUG 27, '21 AUG 30, '21 AUG 31, '21 SEP 01, '21 SEP 02, '21 SEP 03, '21 SEP 07, '21 SEP 08, '21 SEP 09, '21

Quantity recalled5,630 cases

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-0123-2022
FDA event ID: 88916
Recalling firm: E-Z Spuds, Melrose Park, IL
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 21 Oct 2021
FDA classified: 8 Nov 2021
Reported: 17 Nov 2021
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Telephone
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Onions

Timeline

21 Oct 2021	Recall initiated by company
8 Nov 2021	Classified by FDA	+18 days
17 Nov 2021	Published in enforcement report	+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Potential contamination with Salmonella

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

E-Z Spuds Inc. fresh cut onion products (10, 20, 30 lbs) diced, sliced, Julienne, whole peeled

Where it was distributed

Manufacturers and Food service establishments in the Chicago, IL metro area

Illinois

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Potential contamination with Salmonella

Which lots are affected?

Mfg Date: JUL 14, '21 JUL 15, '21 JUL 16, '21 JUL 19, '21 JUL 20, '21 JUL 21, '21 JUL 22, '21 JUL 23, '21 JUL 26, '21 JUL 27, '21 JUL 28, '21 JUL 29, '21 JUL 30, '21 AUG 02, '21 AUG 03, '21 AUG 04, '21 AUG 05, '21 AUG 06, '21 AUG 09, '21 AUG 10, '21 AUG 11, '21 AUG 12, '21 AUG 13, '21 AUG 16, '21 AUG 17, '21 AUG 19, '21 AUG 20, '21 AUG 23, '21 AUG 24, '21 AUG 25, '21 AUG 26, '21 AUG 27, '21 AUG 30, '21 AUG 31, '21 SEP 01, '21 SEP 02, '21 SEP 03, '21 SEP 07, '21 SEP 08, '21 SEP 09, '21

Where was it sold?

Manufacturers and Food service establishments in the Chicago, IL metro area

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 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

9 other products · FDA event 88916

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is 25# Green Pepper Julienne 1/4" recalled by E-Z Spuds.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
17 Nov 2021	CLASS II	25# Green Pepper Julienne 1/4" recalled by E-Z Spuds	E-Z Spuds	Salmonella	IL
17 Nov 2021	CLASS II	10# Cilantro Crosscut 1/4" recalled by E-Z Spuds	E-Z Spuds	Salmonella	IL
17 Nov 2021	CLASS II	15# Collard Green Crosscut 1/4" recalled by E-Z Spuds	E-Z Spuds	Salmonella	IL
17 Nov 2021	CLASS II	10# Butternut Diced 1" recalled by E-Z Spuds	E-Z Spuds	Salmonella	IL
17 Nov 2021	CLASS II	fresh cut green onion products crosscut recalled by E-Z Spuds	E-Z Spuds	Salmonella	IL
17 Nov 2021	CLASS II	10# 30# Celery diced, crosscut recalled by E-Z Spuds	E-Z Spuds	Salmonella	IL
17 Nov 2021	CLASS II	30# Garlic Whole Peeled recalled by E-Z Spuds	E-Z Spuds	Salmonella	IL
17 Nov 2021	CLASS II	10# Parsley Crosscut 1/4" recalled by E-Z Spuds	E-Z Spuds	Salmonella	IL
17 Nov 2021	CLASS II	30# Zucchini Diced 3/8" recalled by E-Z Spuds	E-Z Spuds	Salmonella	IL

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