CLASS I Food recall · Reported 10 Nov 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report

Green Giant Fresh whole White onions in flexible mesh bags pkg) recalled

Potandon Produce is recalling Green Giant Fresh whole White onions in flexible mesh bags pkg), distributed in Minnesota, North Dakota. The recall was initiated on 22 Oct 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot number and Julian Date on 2 lb. bag tag of Whole WHITE Onions: 42562-4 RA204 42562-4 RA208 42562-4 RA209 42562-4 RA211 42562-4 RA214 42562-4 RA215 42562-4 RA217 42562-6 RA215

Quantity recalledTotal 14,050 lbs. or 281 cases (25/2 lb. pkg per case)

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-0115-2022
FDA event ID: 88922
Recalling firm: Potandon Produce, Idaho Falls, ID
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 22 Oct 2021
FDA classified: 4 Nov 2021
Reported: 10 Nov 2021
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Onions

Timeline

22 Oct 2021	Recall initiated by company
4 Nov 2021	Classified by FDA	+13 days
10 Nov 2021	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

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

Reason for recall

Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Oranienburg.

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

Green Giant Fresh whole WHITE onions in 2 lbs. flexible mesh bags, (25/2 lb. pkg per case) - UPC 60580600218-2.

Where it was distributed

Distributed in ND and MN.

Minnesota North Dakota

Stores named: Giant

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Oranienburg.

Which lots are affected?

Lot number and Julian Date on 2 lb. bag tag of Whole WHITE Onions: 42562-4 RA204 42562-4 RA208 42562-4 RA209 42562-4 RA211 42562-4 RA214 42562-4 RA215 42562-4 RA217 42562-6 RA215

Where was it sold?

Distributed in ND and MN.

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

2 other products · FDA event 88922

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Green Giant Fresh whole RED onions in flexible mesh bags pkg) recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
10 Nov 2021	CLASS I	Green Giant Fresh whole RED onions in flexible mesh bags pkg) recalled	Potandon Produce	Salmonella	MN, ND
10 Nov 2021	CLASS I	Green Giant Fresh whole Yellow onions in flexible mesh bags pkg.) recalled	Potandon Produce	Salmonella	MN, ND

More recalls from Potandon Produce

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Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
24 Nov 2021Food	CLASS I	Green Giant Fresh Whole White Onions recalled by Potandon Produce	Potandon Produce	Salmonella	MN, ND
24 Nov 2021Food	CLASS I	Green Giant Fresh Whole Yellow Onions recalled by Potandon Produce	Potandon Produce	Salmonella	MN, ND
10 Nov 2021Food	CLASS I	Green Giant Fresh whole Yellow onions in flexible mesh bags pkg.) recalled	Potandon Produce	Salmonella	MN, ND
10 Nov 2021Food	CLASS I	Green Giant Fresh whole RED onions in flexible mesh bags pkg) recalled	Potandon Produce	Salmonella	MN, ND

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