Oregon Potato Company

Recall #F-1940-2016 · Initiated 2016-04-06

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What happened

Oregon Potato Company is recalling frozen diced yellow onions (item 103349, 45-lb cases) because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. This is a precautionary recall to prevent potential health risks.

Who is at risk

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

What to do

Check your freezer for Oregon Potato Company frozen diced yellow onions with item number 103349. If you have this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to your retailer. Contact the company or FDA if you have questions or believe you've become ill from this product.

Product

IQF 3/8" Un-Blanched Yellow Onion Dice, Frozen, item number 103349, bulk cases, net wt. 45 lbs.

Reason for recall

IQF 3/8" Un-Blanched, Frozen, Yellow Onion Dice is voluntarily recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Quantity affected

70,200 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: 161A068; 161A079; 161B078.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated