CLASS I Food recall · Reported 2 Sep 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Onions Yellow Whole Dry bag recalled by Emerald Fruit & Produce
Emerald Fruit & Produce is recalling Onions Yellow Whole Dry bag (, distributed in Oregon. The recall was initiated on 31 Jul 2020 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-1270-2020
- FDA event ID
- 86207
- Recalling firm
- Emerald Fruit & Produce, Eugene, OR
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 31 Jul 2020
- FDA classified
- 24 Aug 2020
- Reported
- 2 Sep 2020
- 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
| 31 Jul 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 Aug 2020 | Classified by FDA | +24 days |
| 2 Sep 2020 | 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
Processed onions products are recalled due to a potential contamination with Salmonella Newport. Onions were supplied from Thomson International Inc.
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 Yellow Whole Dry 5 lb. bag (item 78155) for foodservice use. Shelf life 14 days, packed in 5 lbs. cello bag and stored in box - No label was attached/provided.
Where it was distributed
distributed in OR only.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Processed onions products are recalled due to a potential contamination with Salmonella Newport. Onions were supplied from Thomson International Inc.
Which lots are affected?
No Best by Date or Expiration dates are included on packaging.
Where was it sold?
distributed in OR only.
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
11 other products · FDA event 86207This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is M60026CS Onions Yellow Sliced recalled by Emerald Fruit & Produce.
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