Red Onions have sickened 1208 people in the US and Canada. For weeks the CDC and Public Health Agency of Canada have been investigating a mystery Salmonella outbreak. Until today, the cause of this Salmonella outbreak remained a mystery. But on July 30, 2020, the Public Health Agency of Canada announced that, “Investigators have determined that red onions imported from the United States (U.S.) are a likely source of the outbreak.” Many of the patients reported eating red onions before getting Salmonella food poisoning.
The Public Health Agency of Canada has advised, “Until more is known about the outbreak, individuals in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario are advised to not eat any red onions imported to Canada from the U.S., including any food products that contain raw red onions imported from U.S.. Retailers and restaurants in these locations are also advised not to use, sell or serve red onions imported from the U.S. Red onions grown in Canada are not affected by this advice.”
Canadian health investigators report that, “Traceback information indicates that the contaminated red onions are being imported to Canada from the U.S. and distributed in central and western Canada. Red onions grown in Canada are not associated with this outbreak. More information is needed to determine the cause of contamination in red onions imported from the U.S. The outbreak is ongoing, as recent illnesses continue to be reported to the PHAC.”
The red onions Salmonella outbreak is growing. In the United States at least 869 people have gotten Salmonella food poisoning. 85 people have been hospitalized. The CDC reports the US case count by state, in the red onions Salmonella outbreak:
State | Ill People |
---|---|
Alaska | 15 |
Alabama | 1 |
Arizona | 35 |
Arkansas | 2 |
California | 115 |
Colorado | 25 |
Connecticut | 2 |
Delaware | 2 |
Florida | 5 |
Georgia | 6 |
Hawaii | 3 |
Idaho | 34 |
Illinois | 49 |
Indiana | 3 |
Iowa | 23 |
Kansas | 2 |
Kentucky | 1 |
Maine | 5 |
Maryland | 7 |
Massachusetts | 2 |
Michigan | 44 |
Minnesota | 18 |
Mississippi | 4 |
Missouri | 10 |
Montana | 63 |
Nebraska | 10 |
Nevada | 11 |
New Hampshire | 1 |
New Jersey | 2 |
New Mexico | 1 |
New York | 10 |
North Carolina | 5 |
North Dakota | 9 |
Ohio | 11 |
Oregon | 94 |
Pennsylvania | 15 |
Rhode Island | 2 |
South Carolina | 1 |
South Dakota | 20 |
Tennessee | 5 |
Texas | 2 |
Utah | 105 |
Virginia | 10 |
Washington | 50 |
West Virginia | 2 |
Wisconsin | 10 |
Wyoming | 17 |
Total | 869 |
In Canada, at least 339 people have gotten Salmonella food poisoning. 48 people have been hospitalized in the red onions Salmonella outbreak. Here is the latest Canadian case count: British Columbia (78), Alberta (208), Saskatchewan (19), Manitoba (19), Ontario (8), Quebec (6) and Prince Edward Island (1). The individual from Prince Edward Island reported traveling to Alberta before becoming ill. Saskatchewan has not reported any confirmed illnesses related to this outbreak, but provincial public health authorities are investigating some Salmonella Newport illnesses in the province.
In Canada, several recalls have occurred linked to onions imported from the US.
Skeena Select | Chicken Quesadilla | 280 g | 0 205153 105996 | All best before dates up to and including AU.11.20 | None | British Columbia |
Tender Loving Care |
| All sizes including bulk | Variable | All products imported since May 1, 2020 |
| Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Possibly National, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon |
Thomson International |
| All sizes including bulk | Variable | All products imported since May 1, 2020 |
| Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Possibly National, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon |
Thomson International Premium |
| All sizes including bulk | Variable | All products imported since May 1, 2020 |
| Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Possibly National, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon |
Thomson Premium |
| All sizes including bulk | Variable | All products imported since May 1, 2020 |
| Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Possibly National, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon |
In the United States, several recalls have also occurred:
Thomson International Inc. of Bakersfield, California recalled Red, Yellow, White, and Sweet Yellow Onions shipped from May 1, 2020 through the present.
Onions were distributed to wholesalers, restaurants, and retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Canada.
The onions were distributed in 5 lbs. carton. 10 lbs. carton. 25 lbs. carton. 40 lbs. carton, 50 lbs. carton. bulk, 2 lb. mesh sacks, and 3 lb. mesh sacks, 5 lb. mesh sacks, 10 lb. mesh sacks 25 lbs. mesh sacks, 50 lbs. mesh sacks under the brand names Thomson Premium, TLC Thomson International, Tender Loving Care, El Competitor, Hartley’s Best, Onions 52, Majestic, Imperial Fresh, Kroger, Utah Onions and Food Lion.
Date | Title | Product Description | Company Name | FDA Enforcement Report |
---|---|---|---|---|
08/12/2020 | Murray’s Jarlsberg, Deli | Cheese Dip | Kroger Delta Division | Not Applicable |
08/12/2020 | Murray’s Jarlsberg, Deli | Cheese Dip | Kroger Mid-Atlantic | Not Applicable |
08/12/2020 | Murray’s Jarlsberg, Deli | Cheese Dip | Kroger | Not Applicable |
08/12/2020 | Murray’s Jarlsberg, Deli | Cheese Dip | Fred Meyer Stores | Not Applicable |
08/12/2020 | Murray’s Jarlsberg, Deli | Cheese Dip | Fry’s Food Stores | Not Applicable |
08/12/2020 | Murray’s Jarlsberg, Deli | Cheese Dip | Smith’s | Not Applicable |
08/11/2020 | Saddlin’ Up, Spokane Produce | Salsa | Spokane Produce, Inc. | Not Applicable |
08/10/2020 | Progressive Produce LLC | Red and yellow onions | Progressive Produce LLC | Not Applicable |
08/06/2020 | Giant Eagle | Onions and prepared products containing onions | Giant Eagle | Not Applicable |
08/06/2020 | Taylor Farms, Marketside | Diced onions, salads, stir fry and mirepoix | Taylor Farms Texas | Not Applicable |
Store Name | Product Description | UPC | Best If Used By Date | Lot Codes | Products Shipped to Select Stores in These States |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kroger | Taylor Farms Macaroni Salad, 9.9 oz. container | 030223015642 | 8/5/2020 8/6/2020 | TFD212 TFD213 | LA, TX |
Kroger | Taylor Farms Rotini Pasta Salad, 10 oz. container | 030223002789 | 8/5/2020 8/6/2020 | TFD212 TFD213 | LA, TX |
Kroger | Taylor Farms Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich, 6.25 oz. | 03223028611 | 8/3/2020 8/4/2020 | TFD212 TFD213 | LA, TX |
Walmart | Marketside Diced Yellow Onion 3/8″, 8 oz. tray | 681131328739 | 8/11/2020 | TFD212 | CO, IA, IL, KS, MO, ND, NE, OK, SD |
Walmart | Marketside Diced Mirepoix, 10 oz. tray | 681131276511 | 8/10/2020 | TFD212 | CO, IA, IL, KS, MO, ND, NE, OK, SD |
Walmart | Marketside Fajita Stir Fry, 8 oz. tray | 681131093026 | 8/10/2020 | TFD212 | CO, IA, IL, KS, MO, ND, NE, OK, SD |
Walmart | Taylor Farms Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich, 6.25 oz. | 030223110095 | 8/4/2020 8/5/2020 | TFD212 TFD213 | TX |
ITEM NUMBER | PRODUCT NAME | SIZE | BEST BY DATE |
---|---|---|---|
83260 | Saddlin’ Up Salsa Hot | 15 oz | 8/16/2020 |
83259 | Saddlin’ Up Salsa Medium | 15 oz | 9/30/2020 |
83259 | Saddlin’ Up Salsa Medium | 15 oz | 8/5/2020 |
83258 | Saddlin’ Up Salsa Mild | 15 oz | 8/11/2020 |
84032 | Salsa Verde | 15 oz | 8/26/2020 |
84044 | Salsa Verde | Gallon | 9/28/2020 |
84044 | Salsa Verde | Gallon | 8/11/2020 |
Progressive Produce LLC is voluntarily recalling a very limited quantity of red and yellow onions as a result of a recall initiated by Thomson International, Inc., which supplied affected onions to Progressive Produce.
The recalled products were sold on the West Coast, at Trader Joe’s (conventional red onions sold only in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah stores) and Ralph’s (conventional yellow onions sold only in California stores). The onions are sold loose in bulk bins. The red onions have a PLU sticker with the brand name Pacific Gold. No other Progressive Produce onions or other products are impacted by this recall.
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MD CAPRESE SALAD | 20660900000 |
CHICKPEA & CARROT SALAD GREEK DRESSING | 20686300000 |
SPINACH SALAD WITH RANCH DRESSING | 20730400000 |
GREEN BEAN PORTABELLA | 21660900000 |
HALF ITALIAN SUB | 21665100000 |
FARMERS SALAD | 21738800000 |
CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD | 22657400000 |
MD BLT SALAD | 22657700000 |
MD BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD | 22658400000 |
COUNTRY STYLE PASTA SALAD FRENCH DRESSING | 22658500000 |
GREEK SALAD LARGE | 22660900000 |
GRILLED VEGETABLES | 22664600000 |
MD GREEK SALAD WITH GREEK DRESSING | 22665100000 |
MD G&G GREEK SALAD | 22667100000 |
GE EGG & BACON SALAD WITH FRENCH DRESSING | 23657100000 |
MD PHILLY STYLE STEAK STROMBOLI COLD | 23660700000 |
CAJUN STYLE CHICKEN MEAL | 23662500000 |
MD DIP-REUBEN | 23665100000 |
MD GREEK SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING | 23676600000 |
STUFFING BALLS S0678/1602 | 24658700000 |
22INCH ITALIAN HOAGIE | 24659500000 |
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CHEESEBURGER PIZZA SLICE | 25048600000 |
PHILLY STEAK PIZZA SLICE | 25049300000 |
PIEROGIE LASAGNA ROLL UP | 25049400000 |
HOMEMADE MACARONI SALAD | 25060700000 |
SPANIKOPITA | 25061200000 |
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DELUXE ITALIAN PARTY HOAGIE | 25067800000 |
VEGETABLE PIZZA SLICE | 25070900000 |
12″ VEGETABLE PIZZA | 25071800000 |
SHEET VEGETABLE PIZZA | 25085100000 |
STUFFED BONE IN CHICKEN BREAST GOURMET | 25086400000 |
STUFFED BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST GOURMET | 25086700000 |
STUFFED TURKEY BREAST GOURMET | 25086800000 |
POTATO AND CHEESE PIEROGIES | 25089000000 |
COLD ITALIAN HERO, 12″ | 25089400000 |
ITALIAN HERO, 6″, COLD | 25093400000 |
SPINACH DIP DELI SERVICE CASE | 25118000000 |
SPINACH DIP GRAB & GO | 25118500000 |
MD EGG & BACON SALAD WITH LITE BALSAMIC DRESS | 25118600000 |
CUCUMBER SALAD | 25139500000 |
SANDWICH TOPPERS PLATTER -UP TO 25 SANDWICHES | 25139600000 |
ZUCHINNI PANCAKES | 27665100000 |
SAUSAGE PEPPERS AND ONIONS OVER PENNE | 27697700000 |
MD S&F: SMOKE-STACKED SANDWICH | 27751700000 |
CALIFORNIA COBB – SMALL | 28659400000 |
Publix Super Markets issued a voluntary recall for red onions, packaged by Del Monte Fresh Produce, N.A., Inc. The red onions were sold in bulk merchandise displays in the produce department in Publix stores in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Publix stores in Florida are not impacted by this recall. Bulk red onions contain the product look-up number (PLU) 4082. All lot codes shipped to Publix in the month of July are involved with this recall.
Avoid red onions and any food containing raw red onions.
Check your pantry for red onions, including whole, sliced, or chopped, as well as prepared foods that contain red onions as an ingredient, such as premade salads, sandwiches, wraps, or dips.
Some people may also have nausea, vomiting, or a headache. Symptoms usually start within 6 hours–4 days after infection and last 4–7 days.
CDC estimates Salmonella causes about 1.2 million illnesses, 23,000 hospitalizations, and 450 deaths in the United States every year. Food is the source for about 1 million of these illnesses.
Diagnosing salmonellosis requires testing a clinical specimen (such as stool or blood) from an infected person to distinguish it from other illnesses that can cause diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Once Salmonella is identified in the specimen, additional testing can be done to further characterize the Salmonella.
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If you got Salmonella food poisoning in the Red Onions Salmonella Outbreak and are interested in making a legal claim for compensation, we can help. Our Salmonella lawyer can help you pursue compensation for your Salmonella food poisoning. Call us for a free no obligation legal consultation at (833) 330-3663 or send us an e-mail here.
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