Oregon Potato Company

Recall #F-1941-2016 · Initiated 2016-04-06

Plain-language summary

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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 foodborne illness. This recall affects bulk totes of the product that were distributed to food service and commercial customers.

Who is at risk

Everyone can get sick from Listeria, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness.

What to do

If you work in a food service business or institutional kitchen that received this product (item number 101430), do not use it and contact Oregon Potato Company immediately. Home consumers are unlikely to have purchased this bulk product, but if you have it, discard it or return it to your supplier.

Product

IQF 3/4" Yellow Onion Dice, Frozen, item number 101430, bulk tote, net wt. 1200 lbs.

Reason for recall

IQF 3/4" Frozen Yellow Onion Dice is voluntarily recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Quantity affected

42,000 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 number: 161A079

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated