CLASS I Food recall · Reported 2 Sep 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Red onions; Packed under brand names of Thomson Premium recalled
Thomson International is recalling Red onions; Packed under brand names of Thomson Premium, Onions 52, Utah Onions, Harley's, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 1 Aug 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-1272-2020
- FDA event ID
- 86156
- Recalling firm
- Thomson International, Bakersfield, CA
- Brand
- Packed under
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 1 Aug 2020
- FDA classified
- 25 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
| 1 Aug 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 25 Aug 2020 | Classified by FDA | +24 days |
| 2 Sep 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Traceback investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella Newport illnesses found red onions to be a suspect vehicle for the outbreak. After notification from FDA, firm initiated a recall.
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
Red onions; Packed under brand names of Thomson Premium, Onions 52, Utah Onions, Harley's Best, Onions 52, Imperial Fresh, TLC Thomson International, El Competidor Thomson Premium packed in 50 and 25 lb.mesh sack, and 2 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60101 3 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60102 TLC International - 40 lbs. carton - no UPC Utah onions 8 lb. mesh sack - Do not currently have UPC; Hatley's Best 8 lb. mesh sack - UPC 0 33383 60004 8 Imperial Fresh in 25 lb. mesh sack, 50, 25, 10 and 5 lb. cartons - 25 lb. Carton (Sysco/Freshpoint - carton UPC 0 00 74865 52351 6 Onions 52 - 2 lbs. mesh sack, UPC 0 33383 60101
Where it was distributed
Nationwide and Canada
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Traceback investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella Newport illnesses found red onions to be a suspect vehicle for the outbreak. After notification from FDA, firm initiated a recall.
Which lots are affected?
ALL CODES- shipped from May 1, 2020 to present Lot Codes: 533-543-553-563-450
Where was it sold?
Nationwide and Canada
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
3 other products · FDA event 86156This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Yellow onions recalled by Thomson International.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Yellow onions recalled by Thomson InternationalYellow | Thomson International | Salmonella | Nationwide | |
| CLASS I | White onions recalled by Thomson International | Thomson International | Salmonella | Nationwide | |
| CLASS I | Sweet Yellow onions recalled by Thomson International | Thomson International | Salmonella | Nationwide |
More recalls from Thomson International
All 4| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Sweet Yellow onions recalled by Thomson International | Thomson International | Salmonella | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | White onions recalled by Thomson International | Thomson International | Salmonella | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Yellow onions recalled by Thomson InternationalYellow | Thomson International | Salmonella | Nationwide |
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