HIGH RISK Terminated F-1272-2020

Red onions; Packed under brand names of Thomson Premium, Onions 52, Utah Onions, Harley's Best, Onions 52, Imperial Fresh, TLC Thomson International, El Competidor Thomson Premium packed in 50 and 25 lb.mesh sack, and 2 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60101 3 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60102 TLC International - 40 lbs. carton - no UPC Utah onions 8 lb. mesh sack - Do not currently have UPC; Hatley's Best 8 lb. mesh sack - UPC 0 33383 60004 8 Imperial Fresh in 25 lb. mesh sack, 50, 25, 10 and 5 lb. cartons - 25 lb. Carton (Sysco/Freshpoint - carton UPC 0 00 74865 52351 6 Onions 52 - 2 lbs. mesh sack, UPC 0 33383 60101

Recalled by Thomson International, Inc.

Classification

Class I — Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

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.

Product Details

Product Quantity

18,750 tons - all varieties

Product Type

Food

Code Info

ALL CODES- shipped from May 1, 2020 to present Lot Codes: 533-543-553-563-450

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Distribution & Geography

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide and Canada

Company Location

Bakersfield, CA, 93307-9168

Timeline

Report Date

09/02/2020

Recall Initiated

08/01/2020

Classification Date

08/25/2020

Termination Date

09/28/2020

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — FDA Recalls

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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