CLASS II Food recall · Reported 21 Aug 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report

Sweet Onion Crusted Batter recalled by Kerry

Kerry is recalling Sweet Onion Crusted Batter, distributed in 10 states. The recall was initiated on 29 Jul 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes0610987106

Quantity recalled45 bags

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-2040-2019
FDA event ID: 83498
Recalling firm: Kerry, Beloit, WI
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 29 Jul 2019
FDA classified: 13 Aug 2019
Reported: 21 Aug 2019
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Onions

Timeline

29 Jul 2019	Recall initiated by company
13 Aug 2019	Classified by FDA	+15 days
21 Aug 2019	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

Product contains foreign material (nylon string)

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Sweet Onion Crusted Batter, Item Number 30753307.49, Net Wt. 50 lb, Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, Beloit, WI

Where it was distributed

Distributed to manufacturers and food service distributors in the following US states: AL, AR, CA FL, GA, MO, OH, OK, TX, and WI.

Alabama Arkansas California Florida Georgia Missouri Ohio Oklahoma Texas Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Is Sweet Onion Crusted Batter recalled?

Yes. Kerry recalled Sweet Onion Crusted Batter on 29 Jul 2019. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2040-2019.

Why was it recalled?

Product contains foreign material (nylon string)

Which lots are affected?

0610987106

Where was it sold?

Distributed to manufacturers and food service distributors in the following US states: AL, AR, CA FL, GA, MO, OH, OK, TX, and WI.

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 II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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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