CLASS I Food recall · Reported 24 Nov 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report

Green Giant Fresh Whole Yellow Onions recalled by Potandon Produce

Potandon Produce is recalling Green Giant Fresh Whole Yellow Onions, distributed in Minnesota, North Dakota. The recall was initiated on 25 Oct 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot # and Julian Date on bag tag of whole YELLOW onions in 2 lbs. bag: 42543-2 RA201 42600-3 RA208 42600-3 RA209 42542-2 RA201 42542-5 RA197 42542-5 RA202 Lot # and Julian Date on bag tag of whole YELLOW onions in 3 lbs. bag: 42543-2 RA201 42543-2 RA203 42543-2 RA204 42542-5 RA202 Lot # and Julian Date on bag tag of whole YELLOW onions in 5 lbs. bag: 42543-2 RA200 42543-2 RA201 42543-2 RA202 42543-2 RA203 42543-2 RA204 42542-2 RA203 ADDITIONAL LOTS: 049008, 119008, and 149007.

Quantity recalledTotal 61,206 lbs or 359 cases (25/2 lb. pkg per case); 397 cases (16/3 lb. pkg per case); 484 cases (10/5 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-0183-2022
FDA event ID: 88935
Recalling firm: Potandon Produce, Idaho Falls, ID
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 25 Oct 2021
FDA classified: 18 Nov 2021
Reported: 24 Nov 2021
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Onions

Timeline

25 Oct 2021	Recall initiated by company
18 Nov 2021	Classified by FDA	+24 days
24 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

Salmonella Oranienburg. Products are supplied by Keeler Family Farm.

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 brand, Whole YELLOW Onions packaged in 2 lb. flexible mesh bags, UPC 60580600120-8. Green Giant Fresh brand, Whole YELLOW Onions packaged in 3 lb. flexible mesh bags, UPC 60580600123-9. Green Giant Fresh brand, Whole YELLOW Onions packaged in 5 lb. flexible mesh bags, UPC 60580600170-3.

Where it was distributed

distributed in MN and ND.

Minnesota North Dakota

Stores named: Giant

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Salmonella Oranienburg. Products are supplied by Keeler Family Farm.

Which lots are affected?

Lot # and Julian Date on bag tag of whole YELLOW onions in 2 lbs. bag: 42543-2 RA201 42600-3 RA208 42600-3 RA209 42542-2 RA201 42542-5 RA197 42542-5 RA202 Lot # and Julian Date on bag tag of whole YELLOW onions in 3 lbs. bag: 42543-2 RA201 42543-2 RA203 42543-2 RA204 42542-5 RA202 Lot # and Julian Date on bag tag of whole YELLOW onions in 5 lbs. bag: 42543-2 RA200 42543-2 RA201 42543-2 RA202 42543-2 RA203 42543-2 RA204 42542-2 RA203 ADDITIONAL LOTS: 049008, 119008, and 149007.

Where was it sold?

distributed in MN and ND.

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

1 other product · FDA event 88935

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