MIX w/yellow onions used as an ingredient. Product may be labeled in part: 1) "***Pico De Gallo 3/8" Cut***Ready To Eat Product***2/5 LB***", "***FP CENTRAL FL. FRESHCUTS MIXES, FC PICO DE GALLO 3/8#***2/5#***RT # FC***", Item # 511511 MIXES, FC PICO DE GALLO 3/8" 2) "***FP CENTRAL FL. FRESHCUTS MIXES, FC T.G.I. PICO 3/8" SMALL PACK***4/2.5LB***RT # FC***", Item # 481603 MIXES, FC T.G.I. PICO 3/8" SMA
Recalled by FreshPoint Central Florida on Jul 25, 2012
Recall Summary
FreshPoint Central Florida recalled MIX w/yellow onions used as an ingredient. in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Jul 25, 2012.
The recall was triggered by possible Listeria contamination: "FreshPoint Central Florida is recalling multiple onion products and mixes. The products were prepared using onions sourced from Gills Onions LLC which may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes." Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures and is especially dangerous for pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "Onion products were distributed to restaurant/food service in FL only." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Orlando, FL. The recall covers 1) 13 cases; 2) 6 boxes of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Aug 15, 2012), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.
Reason for Recall
FreshPoint Central Florida is recalling multiple onion products and mixes. The products were prepared using onions sourced from Gills Onions LLC which may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Product Description
MIX w/yellow onions used as an ingredient. Product may be labeled in part: 1) "***Pico De Gallo 3/8" Cut***Ready To Eat Product***2/5 LB***", "***FP CENTRAL FL. FRESHCUTS MIXES, FC PICO DE GALLO 3/8#***2/5#***RT # FC***", Item # 511511 MIXES, FC PICO DE GALLO 3/8" 2) "***FP CENTRAL FL. FRESHCUTS MIXES, FC T.G.I. PICO 3/8" SMALL PACK***4/2.5LB***RT # FC***", Item # 481603 MIXES, FC T.G.I. PICO 3/8" SMA
Distribution
Onion products were distributed to restaurant/food service in FL only.
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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