Green Giant Fresh Yellow Onions (Potandon) – Salmonella risk (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.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Green Giant Fresh whole YELLOW onions in 2 lbs. flexible mesh bags, (25/2 lb. pkg. per case) - UPC 60580600120-8. Green Giant Fresh whole YELLOW onions in 3 lbs. flexible mesh bags, (16/3 lb. pkg. per case) - UPC 60580600123-9. Green Giant Fresh whole YELLOW onions in 5 lbs. flexible mesh bags, (10/5 lb. pkg. per case) - UPC 60580600170-3.
Brand
POTANDON PRODUCE LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Lot number and Julian Date on 2 lb. bag tag of Whole Yellow Onions: 42481-2 RA189 42481-2 RA194 42544-4 RA194 42544-4 RA197 42576-3 RA203 42576-3 RA204 42576-3 RA208 42562-5 RA202 42562-5 RA203 Lot number and Julian Date on 3 lb. bag tag of Whole Yellow Onions: 42481-3 RA194 42481-3 RA197 42481-3 RA200 42562-5 RA202 Lot number and Julian Date on 5 lb. bag tag of Whole Yellow Onions: 42481-3 RA194 42481-3 RA195 42481-3 RA197 42481-3 RA200 42562-8 RA204
POTANDON PRODUCE LLC is recalling Green Giant Fresh whole YELLOW onions in 2 lbs. flexible mesh bags, (25/2 lb. pkg. per case) - UPC 6 due to Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Oranienburg.. 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
Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Oranienburg.
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 noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
IN, MN, ND
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026