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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0208-2019/FDA enforcement
Mccain Foods USA·Food·Oct 13, 2018

Caramelized Onion Strips: Sold in 2 lb

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    During an internal audit at the manufacturing location, it was discovered that finished product had been released on numerous occasions after receiving presumptive positive test…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. 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.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameMccain Foods USA
Recalling firmMccain Foods USAOakbrook Ter, IL, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • All products shipped on or after January 1, 2016 Batch numbers: 1001841677 1001854093 1001930012 1001614367 1002168934 1002203717 1002213414 1002584110 1002669569 1002753639 1001655167 1001667498 1001697184 1001723364 1001741265 1001900073 1002100714 1002156289 1002181332 1002273188 1002313501 1002347072 1002350829 1002412564 1002423261 1002517046 1002658674 1002790294 1001556898 1001578942 1001615804 1001619049 1001640775 1001687121 1001688428 1001748287 1001792811 1001797352 1001906144 1001940018 1001943040 1001576147 1001572054 1001614348 1001667497 1002025086 1002110049 1002205229 1002233549 1002260018 1002261681 1002263247 1002345872 1002376743 1002378354 1002380673 1002426060 1002448629 1002449950 1002531701 1002542631 1002586634 1002627537 1002630713 1002656862 1002689924 1002692850 1002695635 1002697149 1002699281 1002715221 1002748489 1002752181 1002788272 1001652775 1001767569 1001566330 1002599889 1002813476 1001869546 1001364592 1001904600 1002014386 1002055210 1002148128 1002168902 1002198733 1002254117 1002295642 1002340513 1002367726 1002379140 1002385851 1002497594 1002516014 1002543821 1002598403 1002618725 1002669568 1002692859 1002715208 1002753644 1002776350 1001717452 1001761392 1001787833 1001832678 1001925681 1001959101
Distribution area

US and Canada, China, Korea and Mexico

Canada, Mexico, China

Quantity affected149, 578 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 31, 2018
FDA recall numberF-0208-2019

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Mccain Foods USA initiated this food recall on October 13, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: During an internal audit at the manufacturing location, it was discovered that finished product had been released on numerous occasions after receiving presumptive positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella; confirmation was not conducted. The FDA report lists distribution as: US and Canada, China, Korea and Mexico.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: During an internal audit at the manufacturing location, it was discovered that finished product had been released on numerous occasions after receiving presumptive positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella; confirmation was not conducted.

Caramelized Onion Strips: Sold in 2 lb was made or distributed by Mccain Foods USA in Oakbrook Ter, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0208-2019, dated October 31, 2018.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. 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 may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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 Caramelized Onion Strips: Sold in 2 lb recall?

Mccain Foods USA recalled Caramelized Onion Strips: Sold in 2 lb in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0208-2019. During an internal audit at the manufacturing location, it was discovered that finished product had been released on numerous occasions after receiving presumptive positive test…

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 Mccain Foods USA 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-0208-2019. 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.