CLASS I Food recall · Reported 8 Dec 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
Whole Red onions recalled by Alsum Farms & Produce
Alsum Farms & Produce is recalling Whole Red onions, distributed in Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin. The recall was initiated on 2 Nov 2021 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-0227-2022
- FDA event ID
- 89043
- Recalling firm
- Alsum Farms & Produce, Friesland, WI
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 2 Nov 2021
- FDA classified
- 30 Nov 2021
- Reported
- 8 Dec 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Onions
Timeline
| 2 Nov 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 30 Nov 2021 | Classified by FDA | +28 days |
| 8 Dec 2021 | 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
Onions are being recalled by Keeler Family Farms due to potential Salmonella contamination.
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
Alsum Farms & Produce Whole Red onions packaged in 2lb. (907g) bags, UPC 39186-60101 Produce of Mexico. Packed by Alsum Farms & Product, Inc., Friesland, WI 53935.
Where it was distributed
IL, MI, PA, WI
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Onions are being recalled by Keeler Family Farms due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Which lots are affected?
Lots: 039008, 099008, 109008, 139007, 139008
Where was it sold?
IL, MI, PA, 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 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
2 other products · FDA event 89043| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Whole White Onions recalled by Alsum Farms & Produce | Alsum Farms & Produce | Salmonella | 4 states | |
| CLASS I | Whole Yellow Onions recalled by Alsum Farms & Produce | Alsum Farms & Produce | Salmonella | 4 states |
More recalls from Alsum Farms & Produce
All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Whole Yellow Onions recalled by Alsum Farms & Produce | Alsum Farms & Produce | Salmonella | 4 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Whole White Onions recalled by Alsum Farms & Produce | Alsum Farms & Produce | Salmonella | 4 states |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Wise Onion Rings recalledWise | Wise Foods | Undeclared Allergens | 7 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Dirty Maui Onion Chip recalled by Utz Quality FoodsDirty Maui | Utz Quality Foods | Salmonella | 34 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Deep-brand Premium Select Red Pearl Onions recalled by Chetak New YorkDeep-brand | Chetak New York | Salmonella | NJ |
| Food | CLASS II | Onion granules (irradiated) recalled by Laiwu Manhing Vegetables | Laiwu Manhing Vegetables Fruits | Foreign Material | CA |
| Food | CLASS I | Sliced (1/4") green onions, refrigerated recalled by Garden Fresh Foods | Garden Fresh Foods | Listeria | WA |