Red Onions (Onions 52) – Salmonella Contamination (2021)
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
12 count per 2 lb. mesh sacks with UPC 033383 601014 Medium Red Onions Product of Mexico Farm Fresh Label Distributed by Onions 52 Carrollton, TX. 12 count per 3 lb. mesh sacks with UPC 033383 601021 Medium Red Onions Product of Mexico Farm Fresh Label Distributed by Onions 52 Carrollton TX. Imported from Chihuahua, Mexico, sourced from ProSource and shipped from July 1, 2021 through August 25, 2021. Store in cool dry place off the ground. Labeling states product of Mexico.
Brand
Onions 52
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
12/2# SX, 214, 1197375, 127538 12/2# SX, 214, 1197447, 127538 12/2# SX, 217, 1197987, 127984 12/2# SX, 217, 1199542, 127984 12/3# SX, 210, 1195242, 517701 12/3# SX, 210, 1195243, 517701 12/3# SX, 210, 1195244, 517701 12/3# SX, 210, 1195249, 517701 12/2# SX, Julian pack date, lot codes customer PO# 12/3# SX, Julian pack date, a pallet is tag produced providing an identifier lot number, pack date, package information, pallet piece quantity, weight, the software used for produce tracking.
Products Sold
12/2# SX, 214, 1197375, 127538 12/2# SX, 214, 1197447, 127538 12/2# SX, 217, 1197987, 127984 12/2# SX, 217, 1199542, 127984 12/3# SX, 210, 1195242, 517701 12/3# SX, 210, 1195243, 517701 12/3# SX, 210, 1195244, 517701 12/3# SX, 210, 1195249, 517701 12/2# SX, Julian pack date, lot codes customer PO# 12/3# SX, Julian pack date, lot codes customer PO# Note: SX = Sacks Each customer order is associated with a unique file number assigned to that order. The customer PO# is captured within the order number. As product is packaged and palletized, a pallet is tag produced providing an identifier lot number, pack date, package information, pallet piece quantity, weight, pack date and grade. Each pallet is given a specific tag number utilizing the previous information for trace back to the previous source. Individual cartons have a printed PTI on each carton. The individual wineglass labels are coded with the Julian date for the 2# and 3# individual packages. All information is captured in Famous, the software used for produce tracking.
Onions 52 is recalling 12 count per 2 lb. mesh sacks with UPC 033383 601014 Medium Red Onions Product of Mexico Farm Fresh due to Voluntary recall due to possible contamination with Salmonella Oranienburg in onions from Chihuahua Mexico.. 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
Voluntary recall due to possible contamination with Salmonella Oranienburg in onions from Chihuahua Mexico.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026