CLASS I Food recall · Reported 24 Nov 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
Onions White, Medium, Large, Jumbo recalled by JF Palmer & Sons Produce
JF Palmer & Sons Produce is recalling Onions White, Medium, Large, Jumbo, distributed in California, Maryland, Minnesota, Texas. The recall was initiated on 24 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-0179-2022
- FDA event ID
- 88926
- Recalling firm
- JF Palmer & Sons Produce, San Juan, TX
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 24 Oct 2021
- FDA classified
- 17 Nov 2021
- Reported
- 24 Nov 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Onions
Timeline
| 24 Oct 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 17 Nov 2021 | Classified by FDA | +24 days |
| 24 Nov 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
Potential to be contaminated 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
Onions White, Medium, Large, Jumbo, packaged in 50 pound bulk bags
Where it was distributed
MN, TX, CA, MD
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
Which lots are affected?
Lots: 30749, 30750
Where was it sold?
MN, TX, CA, MD
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 88926This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Onions Red Jumbo recalled by JF Palmer & Sons Produce.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Onions Red Jumbo recalled by JF Palmer & Sons Produce | JF Palmer & Sons Produce | Salmonella | 4 states | |
| CLASS I | Onions Yellow, Small, Medium, Large, Jumbo, Colossal, Super Colossal recalled | JF Palmer & Sons Produce | Salmonella | 4 states |
More recalls from JF Palmer & Sons Produce
All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Onions Yellow, Small, Medium, Large, Jumbo, Colossal, Super Colossal recalled | JF Palmer & Sons Produce | Salmonella | 4 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Onions Red Jumbo recalled by JF Palmer & Sons Produce | JF Palmer & Sons Produce | Salmonella | 4 states |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Wise Onion Rings recalledWise | Wise Foods | Undeclared Allergens | 7 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Dirty Maui Onion Chip recalled by Utz Quality FoodsDirty Maui | Utz Quality Foods | Salmonella | 34 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Deep-brand Premium Select Red Pearl Onions recalled by Chetak New YorkDeep-brand | Chetak New York | Salmonella | NJ |
| Food | CLASS II | Onion granules (irradiated) recalled by Laiwu Manhing Vegetables | Laiwu Manhing Vegetables Fruits | Foreign Material | CA |
| Food | CLASS I | Sliced (1/4") green onions, refrigerated recalled by Garden Fresh Foods | Garden Fresh Foods | Listeria | WA |