# FDA recall F-1272-2020

> **Thomson International, Inc.** · Class I · food recall initiated 2020-08-01.

## Product

Red onions;  Packed under brand names of Thomson Premium, Onions 52, Utah Onions, Harley's Best, Onions 52, Imperial Fresh, TLC Thomson International, El Competidor    Thomson Premium packed in 50 and 25 lb.mesh sack, and   2 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60101  3 lb. mesh sack - UPC 33383 60102    TLC International - 40 lbs. carton - no UPC    Utah onions 8 lb. mesh sack - Do not currently have UPC;  Hatley's Best 8 lb. mesh sack - UPC 0 33383 60004 8    Imperial Fresh in 25 lb. mesh sack, 50, 25, 10 and 5 lb. cartons -   25 lb. Carton (Sysco/Freshpoint  - carton UPC 0 00 74865 52351 6      Onions 52 - 2 lbs. mesh sack,  UPC 0 33383 60101

## Reason for recall

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 recall.

## Distribution

Nationwide and Canada

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** F-1272-2020
- **Recalling firm:** Thomson International, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class I
- **Product type:** food
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2020-08-01
- **Report date:** 2020-09-02
- **Termination date:** 2020-09-28

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Bakersfield, CA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=F-1272-2020

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall F-1272-2020. Retrieved 2026-06-02 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/F-1272-2020. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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