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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0171-2022/FDA enforcement
Keeler Family Farms·Food·Oct 22, 2021

Whole Raw Onions - White - Imported from Chihuahua, Mexico and Shipped from July 1, 2021…

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Potential contamination with Salmonella Oranienburg in onions from Chihuahua, Mexico.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

Recall closed · classified by the FDANationwide (US)More food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameKeeler Family Farms
Recalling firmKeeler Family FarmsDeming, NM, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Not coded.
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide and Ontario Canada.

United States, Canada

Quantity affected120, 739 bags Total
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 24, 2021
FDA recall numberF-0171-2022

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Keeler Family Farms initiated this food recall on October 22, 2021. The FDA enforcement report states: Potential contamination with Salmonella Oranienburg in onions from Chihuahua, Mexico. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide and Ontario Canada.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Potential contamination with Salmonella Oranienburg in onions from Chihuahua, Mexico.

Whole Raw Onions - White - Imported from Chihuahua, Mexico and Shipped from July 1, 2021… was made or distributed by Keeler Family Farms in Deming, NM, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0171-2022, dated November 24, 2021.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Salmonella

Symptoms to watch for

Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Symptoms can be severe in young children, older adults and immunocompromised people.

When symptoms may appear

Usually 6 hours to 6 days after exposure; illness often lasts 4 to 7 days.

Higher-risk groups

Children under 5, adults over 65, pregnant people and anyone with a weakened immune system are more likely to develop severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Whole Raw Onions - White - Imported from Chihuahua, Mexico and Shipped from July 1, 2021… recall?

Keeler Family Farms recalled Whole Raw Onions - White - Imported from Chihuahua, Mexico and Shipped from July 1, 2021… in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0171-2022. Potential contamination with Salmonella Oranienburg in onions from Chihuahua, Mexico.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Keeler Family Farms recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0171-2022. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.