McCain Foods USA

Recall #F-0224-2019 · Initiated 2018-10-13

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What happened

McCain Foods USA recalled Fire Roasted Onion Strips because the manufacturer released products for sale even after preliminary tests showed possible contamination with harmful bacteria (Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella), without waiting for confirmation testing.

Who is at risk

Everyone who consumed this product could potentially be affected, though the risk is higher for pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.

What to do

If you purchased Jon-Lin Fire Roasted Onion Strips in the 20 lb. size, do not eat them—discard or return them to the store. Contact McCain Foods or your retailer if you have questions about whether a product is part of this recall.

Product

FIRE ROASTED ONION STRIPS: Sold in 20 lb. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿

Reason for recall

During an internal audit at the manufacturing location, it was discovered that finished product had been released on numerous occasions after receiving presumptive positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella; confirmation was not conducted.

Quantity affected

33,790 cases

Distribution

US and Canada, China, Korea and Mexico

Lot / code info

All products shipped on or after January 1, 2016 Batch numbers: 1001727536 1001587732 1001639043 1002157755 1002261694 1002290144 1002319412 1002335995 1002409199 1002483980 1002512728 1002565994 1002577888 1002647590 1002763622 1002813477 1001691286 1001749820 1001828650 1001840021 1001864745 1001874022 1001875254 1001880823 1001569998 1002578160 1002618723 1002715222

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Terminated

2019-11-01