Red Onions

Thomson International, INC. recalled Red Onions in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1272-2020. 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…

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

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

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

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.

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-1272-2020 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

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.

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1272-2020. 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.