McCain Foods USA

Recall #F-0242-2019 · Initiated 2018-10-13

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What happened

McCain Foods USA is recalling frozen diced organic onions because the company released products for sale after they tested positive for harmful bacteria (Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella) without waiting for confirmation testing. The affected product is Jon-Lin NatureSmart Fire-Roasted 3/8" Diced Organic Onions sold in 25 lb. containers.

Who is at risk

Everyone could be at risk, but people with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, young children, and elderly adults are especially vulnerable to serious illness from these bacteria.

What to do

Check your freezer for Jon-Lin NatureSmart Fire-Roasted 3/8" Diced Organic Onions in 25 lb. containers and do not use them. If you have this product, throw it away or return it to the store where you purchased it. Contact McCain Foods USA or your healthcare provider if you develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal illness.

Product

Fire-Roasted 3/8" Diced Organic Onions; Sold in 25 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿ NatureSmart¿

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

10,062 cases

Distribution

US and Canada, China, Korea and Mexico

Lot / code info

All products shipped on or after January 1, 2016 Batch numbers: 1002406299 1002414403 1002488459 1001822275 1001823844 1001833743 1001835535

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2019-11-01