Severity
Critical
FDA Food recall · Reported August 15, 2012
FreshPoint South Florida is recalling sliced fresh yellow onions and salsa products processed using yellow onions sourced from Gills Onions, LLC which were recalled for Listeria m…
FreshPoint South Florida recalled Yellow Onion. Product is labeled in part: "***Onion Yellow Julienne***ORB***Orthodox Ra… - a critical-severity action.
Yellow Onion. Product is labeled in part: "***Onion Yellow Julienne***ORB***Orthodox Ra… was recalled by FreshPoint South Florida in August 15, 2012. Reason: FreshPoint South Florida is recalling sliced fresh yellow onions and salsa products processed using yellow on…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1916-2012 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
FreshPoint South Florida issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-FreshPoint South Florida is recalling sliced fresh yellow onions and salsa products processed using yellow on….
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1916-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Food action (record #F-1916-2012) was formally reported on August 15, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 27, 2012. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. FreshPoint South Florida is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Pompano Beach, FL. Federal records list the affected scope as 21 cases.
The documented reason for this recall is: FreshPoint South Florida is recalling sliced fresh yellow onions and salsa products processed using yellow onions sourced from Gills Onions, LLC which were recalled for Listeria monocytogenes. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Products were distributed in South Florida.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 25,126 food recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
21 cases
Related Recalls
6
2 from same agency
Yellow Onion. Product is labeled in part: "***Onion Yellow Julienne***ORB***Orthodox Rabbinical Board of Broward and Palm Beach Counties***Refrigerate at 34 F***" "***FC Onion Yellow Julienne***ORB***Orthodox Rabbinical Board of Broward and Palm Beach Counties***Refrigerate at 34 F***" Item # 301570 FC ONION YELLOW JULIENNE 3/8" 2/5#. Item # 301590 FC ONION YELLOW JULIENNE 1/4" 4/5#.
FreshPoint South Florida is recalling sliced fresh yellow onions and salsa products processed using yellow onions sourced from Gills Onions, LLC which were recalled for Listeria monocytogenes.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-1916-2012 |
| Date reported | August 15, 2012 |
| Date initiated | July 27, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | FreshPoint South Florida |
| Firm location | Pompano Beach, FL |
| Affected scope | 21 cases |
| Distribution | Products were distributed in South Florida. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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