Oregon Potato Company

Recall #F-1943-2016 · Initiated 2016-04-06

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Oregon Potato Company is recalling 3/8" White Onion Dice (item 105197) sold in bulk because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The recall affects products distributed across multiple U.S. states, 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 the most serious health risks.

What to do

If you purchased this product, do not use it—throw it away or return it to the store. Contact Oregon Potato Company or your retailer if you have questions about whether your product is affected, as this was sold primarily in bulk to food service businesses rather than individual consumers.

Product

3/8" White Onion Dice- FRESH, item number 105197, bulk tote, net wt. 1250 lbs.

Reason for recall

3/8" White Onion Dice- FRESH is voluntarily recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Quantity affected

160,134 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: 161A077; 161B076; 161B077;

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated