CLASS I Food recall · Reported 15 Aug 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Yellow Onion recalled by FreshPoint South Florida
FreshPoint South Florida is recalling Yellow Onion, distributed in Florida. The recall was initiated on 27 Jul 2012 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-1922-2012
- FDA event ID
- 62750
- Recalling firm
- FreshPoint South Florida, Pompano Beach, FL
- Brand
- Yellow
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 27 Jul 2012
- FDA classified
- 8 Aug 2012
- Reported
- 15 Aug 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Ready Meals
Timeline
| 27 Jul 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Aug 2012 | Classified by FDA | +12 days |
| 15 Aug 2012 | 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
FreshPoint South Florida is recalling sliced fresh yellow onions and salsa products processed using yellow onions sourced from Gills Onions, LLC which were recalled for Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
Yellow Onion. Product is labeled in part: "***FC Salsa Mango"***Refrigerate at 34 F***" Item # 302940 FC SALSA MANGO 2/5#. Product is fresh made - Ready To Eat.
Where it was distributed
Products were distributed in South Florida.
Questions about this recall
Is Yellow Onion recalled?
Yes. FreshPoint South Florida recalled Yellow Onion on 27 Jul 2012. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1922-2012.
Why was it recalled?
FreshPoint South Florida is recalling sliced fresh yellow onions and salsa products processed using yellow onions sourced from Gills Onions, LLC which were recalled for Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
Item # 302940.
Where was it sold?
Products were distributed in South Florida.
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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