CLASS I Food recall · Reported 2 Sep 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Yellow onions recalled by Thomson International
Thomson International is recalling Yellow onions, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 1 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-1273-2020
- FDA event ID
- 86156
- Recalling firm
- Thomson International, Bakersfield, CA
- Brand
- Yellow
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 1 Aug 2020
- FDA classified
- 25 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
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Onions
Timeline
| 1 Aug 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 25 Aug 2020 | Classified by FDA | +24 days |
| 2 Sep 2020 | 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
Traceback investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella Newport illnesses found red onions to be a suspect vehicle for the outbreak. After notification from FDA, firm initiated a recall.
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
Yellow onions; Packed under brand names of Onions 52, Majestic, Hartley's Best, Kroger, Food Lion, Thomson Premium, TLC Thomson International, El competitor, Tender Loving Care, Imperial Fresh. Onions 52: 10 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60004 3 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60002 Hartley's Best: 10 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60004 Majestic: 10 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60004 Kroger: 3 lb. mesh sack - UPC 11110 91682 Food Lion: 3 lb. mesh sack - UPC35826 08630 Thomson Premium: 3 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60004 5 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60031 10 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60004 50 lb. mesh sack - no UPC TLC Thomson International 40 lb. carton - no UPC El Competitor; 50 lb. mesh sack - UPC not received. Tender Loving Care: 50 lb. mesh sack -no UPC Imperial Fresh (Sysco/Freshpoint): UPC's not received 50 lb. carton 10 lb. carton 5 lb. carton 50 lb. mesh sack 25 lb. mesh sack UPC 0 00748616797 0
Where it was distributed
Nationwide and Canada
Questions about this recall
Is Yellow onions recalled?
Yes. Thomson International recalled Yellow onions on 1 Aug 2020. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1273-2020.
Why was it recalled?
Traceback investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella Newport illnesses found red onions to be a suspect vehicle for the outbreak. After notification from FDA, firm initiated a recall.
Which lots are affected?
ALL CODES- shipped from May 1, 2020 to present; Lot coded 511-521-531-541-551-561-571-591-450
Where was it sold?
Nationwide and 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Red onions; Packed under brand names of Thomson Premium recalledPacked under | Thomson International | Salmonella | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Sweet Yellow onions recalled by Thomson International | Thomson International | Salmonella | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | White onions recalled by Thomson International | Thomson International | Salmonella | Nationwide |
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