Oregon Potato Company

Recall #F-1938-2016 · Initiated 2016-04-06

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What happened

Oregon Potato Company is recalling frozen diced yellow onions because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The recall affects bulk 45-pound cases sold to food service and commercial businesses.

Who is at risk

Everyone can be affected, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are at highest risk of serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

If you work in food service or a commercial kitchen and have purchased these products (item numbers 103364, 103381, 104831, 104155, or labeled as 11244CH), stop using them and contact your supplier. Home consumers are unlikely to have purchased these bulk products, as they are sold only to restaurants and food businesses.

Product

IQF 1/4" Yellow Onion Dice, frozen, item numbers: 103364, 103381, and 104831, bulk cases, net wt. 45 lbs.; 11244CH Onion Dice 1/4, frozen, item number 103381, bulk cases, net wt. 45 lbs. Onion, Diced 1/4" IQF 45#CS, item number 104155, bulk cases, net wt. 45 lbs.

Reason for recall

IQF 1/4" Frozen Yellow Onion Dice is voluntarily recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Quantity affected

325,620 lbs.

Distribution

AZ, CA, CO, GA, IN, KY, LA, MA, MI, NJ, OH, OR, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI, and in CANADA and IRELAND

Lot / code info

Lot numbers: 6078; 6082; 161A068; 161A075; 161A076; 161A086; 161B068; 161B071; 161B074; 161B075; 161B076; 161B085; 161B086.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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