Salmonella Concerns Prompt Green Onion Recall
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According to the FDA, Ocean Mist Farms has announced a precautionary and voluntary recall of 1,746 cases of iceless green onions. The announcement follows confirmation from federal regulators of a positive test for Salmonella on iceless green onions.
Although no Ocean Mist Farms’ product was identified, the positive sample did come from onions supplied by Circle Produce to several shippers, including Ocean Mist Farms. Thus, in an abundance of caution, the company elected to initiate a precautionary and voluntary recall. Click on the following link to view the FDA Recall Release.
The specific recalled iceless green onion pack styles and code dates are as follows:
- 4 x 12 count
- 2 x 24 count
- 24 count 5.5oz Cello Bag
- 36 count 5.5 oz Cello Bag
- 40 count 5.5 oz Cello Bag
Trace Back Code: 95ONCP7G
Production Dates: 80309; 80709; 80809; 81109; 81209; 81309
Because it is possible that a small amount of this product may have already been purchased by consumers, anyone who may have purchased onions with the trace back codes listed below should dispose of the product.
It is also important to note that, to date, there have not been any reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. Nevertheless, according to Ed Boutonnet, President of Ocean Mist Farms, “[t]he health and safety of our customers and their consumers always comes first. As soon as we learned of the positive test, it became our immediate responsibility to begin a voluntary recall of the product in the interest of protecting public health.”
The company also announced that it has suspended receiving any Circle Produce green onions. Instead, Ocean Mist Farms will continue to provide green onions from its own growing and packing operation.
Ultimately, Ocean Mist noted that the current inspection scheme is “having a positive effect in ensuring food safety.” In turn, following the positive sample in this case, the company was able to quickly and effectively trace back and recall all potentially affected products.
For additional information, consumers can also visit www.oceanmist.com.
