CLASS I Food recall · Reported 2 Sep 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Yellow Onions recalled by Progressive Produce
Progressive Produce is recalling Yellow Onions, distributed in Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah. The recall was initiated on 10 Aug 2020 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-1256-2020
- FDA event ID
- 86212
- Recalling firm
- Progressive Produce, Commerce, CA
- Brand
- Yellow
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 10 Aug 2020
- FDA classified
- 21 Aug 2020
- Reported
- 2 Sep 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Onions
Timeline
| 10 Aug 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 21 Aug 2020 | Classified by FDA | +11 days |
| 2 Sep 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Onions supplied by Thomson Onions were distributed for retail sale.
Product as listed by the FDA
Yellow Onions; Pacific Gold 50 Lb. SX Yellow onion w/PLU sticker Sold to consumers in bulk bins
Where it was distributed
AZ, CA, NV and UT
Questions about this recall
Is Yellow Onions recalled?
Yes. Progressive Produce recalled Yellow Onions on 10 Aug 2020. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1256-2020.
Why was it recalled?
Onions supplied by Thomson Onions were distributed for retail sale.
Which lots are affected?
Pacific Gold PLU
Where was it sold?
AZ, CA, NV and UT
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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