Yellow Whole Peeled Onions (Emerald Fruit) – Salmonella contamination (2020)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
M60027CS Onions Yellow Whole Peeled sold by pound for foodservice use. Product is perishable, refrigerated, shelf life 5 days, and packed in 5 lbs. cello bags. No label was attached/provided.
Brand
Emerald Fruit & Produce Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
No Best by Date or Expiration dates are included on packaging.
Products Sold
No Best by Date or Expiration dates are included on packaging.
Emerald Fruit & Produce Inc is recalling M60027CS Onions Yellow Whole Peeled sold by pound for foodservice use. Product is perishable, refrig due to Processed onions products are recalled due to a potential contamination with Salmonella Newport. Onions were supplied from Thomson International Inc.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Processed onions products are recalled due to a potential contamination with Salmonella Newport. Onions were supplied from Thomson International Inc.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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Page updated: Jan 6, 2026