Yellow Onions (Thomson International) – Salmonella Outbreak (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
Yellow onions; Packed under brand names of Onions 52, Majestic, Hartley's Best, Kroger, Food Lion, Thomson Premium, TLC Thomson International, El competitor, Tender Loving Care, Imperial Fresh. Onions 52: 10 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60004 3 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60002 Hartley's Best: 10 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60004 Majestic: 10 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60004 Kroger: 3 lb. mesh sack - UPC 11110 91682 Food Lion: 3 lb. mesh sack - UPC35826 08630 Thomson Premium:
Brand
Thomson International, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
ALL CODES- shipped from May 1, 2020 to present, Lot coded 511-521-531-541-551-561-571-591-450
Products Sold
ALL CODES- shipped from May 1, 2020 to present; Lot coded 511-521-531-541-551-561-571-591-450
Thomson International, Inc. is recalling Yellow onions; Packed under brand names of Onions 52, Majestic, Hartley's Best, Kroger, Food Lion, due to Traceback investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella Newport illnesses found red onions to be a suspect vehicle for the outbreak. After notification. 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
Traceback investigation into an outbreak of Salmonella Newport illnesses found red onions to be a suspect vehicle for the outbreak. After notification from FDA, firm initiated a recall.
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