Oregon Potato Company

Recall #F-1942-2016 · Initiated 2016-04-06

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Oregon Potato Company is recalling frozen diced white onions (item 103342, 45-lb cases) because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. This is a voluntary recall affecting products distributed across multiple U.S. states and Canada and Ireland.

Who is at risk

Everyone can be affected by Listeria, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems face more serious health risks.

What to do

If you have this product, do not use it—throw it away or return it to your retailer. Check your freezer for item number 103342 and contact Oregon Potato Company or your supplier if you have questions about whether you received this product.

Product

IQF 1/4" Frozen WHITE Onion Dice, item number 103342, bulk cases, net wt. 45 lbs.

Reason for recall

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

Quantity affected

25,200 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 number: 161A078 and 161B077.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated