CLASS I Food recall · Reported 10 Nov 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report

Whole raw White onions are imported from Chihuahua of Mexico recalled

ProSource Produce is recalling Whole raw White onions are imported from Chihuahua of Mexico, distributed in 35 states. The recall was initiated on 20 Oct 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot Codes for all WHITE onions: 221 222 230 306 1120 IGV191OWSB191 IGV221OWSB198 IGV31OWSB215 RMKLC191OWSB177 TYJ4M61OWSB182 TYJ4M61OWSB183 TYJ4M61OWSB186 VBAOWSB VBDPKWSB VBFGWSB VBJGWNB VBJRPWSB VBPNWSB VBTLWSB

Quantity recalled2,539,656 lbs.

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-0113-2022
FDA event ID: 88887
Recalling firm: ProSource Produce, Hailey, ID
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 20 Oct 2021
FDA classified: 4 Nov 2021
Reported: 10 Nov 2021
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Press Release
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Onions

Timeline

20 Oct 2021	Recall initiated by company
4 Nov 2021	Classified by FDA	+15 days
10 Nov 2021	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Salmonella Oranienburg.

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

Whole raw WHITE onions are imported from Chihuahua of MEXICO. Products are packaged in 50 lb., 25 lb., 10 lb., 5 lb., 3 lb., and 2 lb. mesh sacks and in 50 lb., 40 lb., 25 lb., 10 lb., and 5 lb. cartons. Products are distributed and/or sold under the brands Big Bull, Markon First Crop, Markon Essentials, Peak Fresh Produce, Rio Blue, Rio Valley, ProSource, Sierra Madre, and Sysco Imperial Fresh.

Where it was distributed

Distributed in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI, as well as Ontario and Quebec, Canada.

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Questions about this recall

Is Whole raw White onions are imported from Chihuahua of Mexico recalled?

Yes. ProSource Produce recalled Whole raw White onions are imported from Chihuahua of Mexico on 20 Oct 2021. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0113-2022.

Why was it recalled?

Salmonella Oranienburg.

Which lots are affected?

Lot Codes for all WHITE onions: 221 222 230 306 1120 IGV191OWSB191 IGV221OWSB198 IGV31OWSB215 RMKLC191OWSB177 TYJ4M61OWSB182 TYJ4M61OWSB183 TYJ4M61OWSB186 VBAOWSB VBDPKWSB VBFGWSB VBJGWNB VBJRPWSB VBPNWSB VBTLWSB

Where was it sold?

Distributed in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI, as well as Ontario and Quebec, 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 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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