By now you may have heard about the onion recall. As more information surfaces during the investigation, the affected products are narrowed down and recalls are popping up everywhere. Is your store one of the ones that sold onions in the Onion Salmonella Outbreak?
Salmonella Outbreak Update
So far there have been 396 illnesses reported in the United States in 34 states that associated with this outbreak today. A total of 59 have been hospitalized. Affected states include: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with state and local partners have been investigating traceback information for this multistate outbreak of Salmonella Newport.
Major Recalls Initiated
At this time Thomson International, Inc. of Bakersfield, California is fingered as the likely source of potentially contaminated red onions. As a result, a recall was initiated for their red, yellow, white, and sweet yellow onions shipped between May 1, 2020 to August 1, 2020.
These onions were distributed in cartons of 5 lbs., 10 lbs., 25 lbs., 40 lbs., and 50 lbs. They also were distributed in bulk mesh sacks of 2 lbs. 3 lbs., 5 lbs., 10 lbs., 25 lbs., and 50 lbs. under various brand names including:
Other manufacturers have issued recalls as a result, due to recalled product used as an ingredient in their products. Taylor Farms recalled 6 products produced between July 30 and July 31, 2020 under the establishment numbers P-34733 or 34733.
These recalled products include:
These products were shipped to retail locations in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Have You Shopped at These Stores?
The following stores have been indicated as retailers that carried product that was later recalled. Do you shop at Aldi, Food Lion, Giant Eagle, Kroger, Smiths, Fry’s Fred Meyer, Publix, Stop &Shop, Giant Food Stores, or Walmart? Check your fridges, counters, and pantries!
ALDI
Select ALDI’s stores sold red, white, and yellow onions sourced from Onions 52. These included ALDI’s in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. Sweet onions were removed from select stores in Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. Check your home for the following products:
| Product | Size | UPC | States |
| Sweet Onions | 2 pound bag | UPC: 033383602912 | Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas |
| Red Onions | 2 pound bag | UPC: 033383601014 | Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee |
| White Onion | 2 pound bag | UPC: 033383600512 | Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee |
| Yellow Onion | 3 pound bag | UPC: 033383600024 | Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee |
Food Lion
Select Food Lion stores sold red, white, and yellow onions in the produce section as well as sliced red onions and stir fry vegetables. Refer to the table below for specific products and purchase dates:
| Product | Size | Purchase Dates |
| Jumbo Red Onion | May 24 to July 31, 2020 | |
| Jumbo White Onion | May 24 to August 1, 2020 | |
| Jumbo Yellow Onion | May 24 to August 1, 2020 | |
| Yellow Onion | 3 pound bags | May 24 to August 1, 2020 |
| Sliced Red Onion | May 24 to July 31, 2020 | |
| Stir Fry Vegetables | May 24 to July 31, 2020 |
Giant Eagle
Select Giant Eagle stores are recalling a host of prepared food items including: Berry Salad for Two, Cajun Style Chicken, Cucumber Salad, MD Buffalo Chicken Salad, Italian Hero, Lemon Almond Chicken Salad, MD Caprese Salad, MD Greek Salad with Balsamic Dressing, Pepper Steak over Rice, Sheet Vegetable Pizza, Zucchini Pancakes, and more. See table below for specific product information:
| Product | Product Code | Date |
| Bulk and Bagged Spanish Onions | 4093 | Sold since June 6, 2020 |
| Bulk and Bagged White Onions | 4663 | Sold since June 6, 2020 |
| Bulk and Bagged Red Onions | 3286 and 4082 | Sold since June 6, 2020 |
Kroger
Select Kroger Stores are recalling red, white, and small yellow onions. See table below for specific dates and product information:
| Product | Size | Product Code | Purchase Dates | States |
| Yellow Onions | Small | PLU 4665 | May 18 to July 6, 2020 | |
| White Onions | Medium | PLU 4663 | May 11 to August 3, 2020 | |
| Red Onions | 2 pound bag | UPC: 11110-18222 | May 11 to August 3, 2020 | |
| Kroger Yellow Onions | 3 pound bag | UPC: 11110-91682 | May 11 to August 3, 2020 | |
| Vidalia Onions | PLU 4166 | June 13 to June 23, 2020 | Texas and Louisiana | |
| Red Onions | 2 pound bags | UPC: 11110-18222 | June 13 to June 23, 2020 | Texas and Louisiana |
| Sweet Onions | 5 pound bag | UPC: 33383-60283 | June 13 to June 23, 2020 | Texas and Louisiana |
| Red Onion | Jumbo | PLU 4082 | May 15 to August 1, 2020 | Greater Memphis Area in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Western Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, Easter West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, Southeastern Ohio |
| White Onion | Medium | PLU 4663 | Greater Memphis Area in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Western Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, Easter West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, Southeastern Ohio | |
| Yellow Onion | Small | PLU 4665 | Greater Memphis Area in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Western Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, Easter West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, Southeastern Ohio | |
| Red Onion | 2 pound bag | UPC: 11110-18222 | Greater Memphis Area in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Western Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, Easter West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, Southeastern Ohio | |
| Yellow Onion | 5 pound bag | UPC: 11110-18222 | Greater Memphis Area in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Western Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, Easter West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, Southeastern Ohio | |
| Kroger Yellow Onion | 3 pound bag | UPC: 11110-91682 | Greater Memphis Area in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Western Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, Easter West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, Southeastern Ohio | |
| Kroger White Onion | 2 pound bag | UPC: 11110-91684 | Greater Memphis Area in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Western Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, Easter West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, Southeastern Ohio | |
| Kroger White Onion | 2 pound bags | UPC: 33383-60051 | Greater Memphis Area in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Western Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, Easter West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, Southeastern Ohio |
Fry’s and Smiths Stores
Select Fry’s and Smiths Stores are recalling red, white, and small yellow onions. See table below for specific dates and product information:
| Product | Size | Product Code | Purchase Dates |
| Vidalia Onions | PLU 4166 | June 13 to June 23, 2020 | |
| Red Onions | 2 pound bags | UPC: 11110-18222 | June 13 to June 23, 2020 |
| Sweet Onions | 5 pound bag | UPC: 33383-60283 | June 13 to June 23, 2020 |
Fred Meyer Stores
Select Fry’s and Smiths Stores are recalling red, white, and small yellow onions. See table below for specific dates and product information:
| Product | Size | Product Code | Purchase Dates | States |
| Red Onion | Jumbo | PLU 4082 | May 15 to August 1, 2020 | Greater Memphis Area in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Western Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, Easter West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, Southeastern Ohio |
| White Onion | Medium | PLU 4663 | Greater Memphis Area in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Western Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, Easter West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, Southeastern Ohio | |
| Yellow Onion | Small | PLU 4665 | Greater Memphis Area in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Western Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, Easter West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, Southeastern Ohio | |
| Red Onion | 2 pound bag | UPC: 11110-18222 | Greater Memphis Area in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Western Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, Easter West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, Southeastern Ohio | |
| Yellow Onion | 5 pound bag | UPC: 11110-18222 | Greater Memphis Area in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Western Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, Easter West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, Southeastern Ohio | |
| Kroger Yellow Onion | 3 pound bag | UPC: 11110-91682 | Greater Memphis Area in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Western Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, Easter West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, Southeastern Ohio | |
| Kroger White Onion | 2 pound bag | UPC: 11110-91684 | Greater Memphis Area in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Western Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, Easter West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, Southeastern Ohio | |
| Kroger White Onion | 2 pound bags | UPC: 33383-60051 | Greater Memphis Area in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Western Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, Easter West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, Southeastern Ohio |
Publix
Select Publix stores are recalling red onions sold in bulk. See table below for specific product information:
| Product | Product Code | Purchase Dates | States |
| Del Monte Fresh Red Onions | PLU 4082 | July | Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia |
Stop & Shop/Giant Food Stores
Stop & Shop and Giant Food Stores are recalling products made with Lancaster red onion products. See table below for specific product information:
| Product | Size | UPC | Date Code |
| Lancaster Kabob Kit | 30 oz | 081305501884 | 8/8 and 8/11 |
| SB Corn Cob Kabobs | 24 oz | 068826755664 | 8/9 and 8/13 |
| SB Grill Veg with Mushroom | 24 oz | 068826754362 | 8/7, 8/8, 8/9, and 8/10 |
| SB Stir Fry Blend | 14 oz | 068826755342 | 8/8, 8/9, 8/10, and 8/12 |
| SB WH Mushroom Kabob Kit | 17 oz | 068826754361 | 8/7, 8/9, 8/11, and 8/12 |
| Store Brand Diced Red Onions | 8 oz boxes | 68826716310 | 8/9, 8/10, and 8/13 |
Walmart
Select Walmart stores are recalling red, white, yellow and sweet onions. These stores are located in the states of: Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
What Should I Do?
If you have purchased a recalled product there are a few very important steps you should take. If you or someone in your family has consumed the recalled product or have fallen ill, seek medical attention immediately. It is a good idea to safely retain recalled product in a sealed container for traceback investigation purposes. Clean and sanitize any surface that the recalled product has come in contact with and wash your hands well with warm soapy water.
If or a loved one has fallen ill as a result of these recalls, the Salmonella Lawyers at The Lange Law Firm, PLLC can advocate on your behalf. Contact them for a free consultation.
By: Heather Van Tassell
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