Oregon Potato Company

Recall #F-1945-2016 · Initiated 2016-04-06

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What happened

Oregon Potato Company recalled frozen diced yellow onions (items 102654 and 103205) because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The recall affects 160,465 pounds of product distributed across multiple states and countries.

Who is at risk

Everyone should be concerned, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

If you have either of these products, do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store. Check your freezer for item numbers 102654 or 103205, and contact the company or your retailer if you have questions about whether you have the recalled product.

Product

IQF 1/4 x 1/4 Yellow Onion Dice, item number 102654, bulk cases, net wt. 40 lbs. Onion 1/4 x1/4 Dice, Item number 103205, bulk cases, net wt. 45 lbs.

Reason for recall

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

Quantity affected

160,465 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: 161A075; 161A076; 161B068; 161B075; 161B076.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated