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

Red onions recalled by Sysco Merchandising and Supply

Sysco Merchandising and Supply is recalling Red onions, distributed in 15 states. The recall was initiated on 21 Oct 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesJulian Dates: 182 through 243; Lots Codes: 400128, 400545, 10454, 806002, 840430, 71040, 400546, 501170, 501180, 598901, 897720

Quantity recalled2902 cases

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-0173-2022
FDA event ID: 88979
Recalling firm: Sysco Merchandising and Supply, Houston, TX
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 21 Oct 2021
FDA classified: 17 Nov 2021
Reported: 24 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

21 Oct 2021	Recall initiated by company
17 Nov 2021	Classified by FDA	+27 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

The firm distributed onion products which have the 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

Red onions packed in 5 pound bag

Where it was distributed

AL, AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, LA, MA, NC, NH, NV, NY, OK, SC, TX

Alabama Arkansas California Connecticut Florida Georgia Louisiana Massachusetts North Carolina New Hampshire Nevada New York Oklahoma South Carolina Texas

Questions about this recall

Is Red onions recalled?

Yes. Sysco Merchandising and Supply recalled Red onions on 21 Oct 2021. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0173-2022.

Why was it recalled?

The firm distributed onion products which have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

Julian Dates: 182 through 243; Lots Codes: 400128, 400545, 10454, 806002, 840430, 71040, 400546, 501170, 501180, 598901, 897720

Where was it sold?

AL, AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, LA, MA, NC, NH, NV, NY, OK, SC, TX

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 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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