KEELER FAMILY FARMS recalls Whole raw onions - RED - imported from Chihuahua, Mexico and shipped from July 1, 2021 through August 25, 2021.
Keeler Family Farms recalls red onions imported from Chihuahua, Mexico shipped July-August 2021 due to potential Salmonella Oranienburg contamination. Consumers should check labels for Mexico origin and shipment dates.
Lower-risk recall
Potential contamination with Salmonella Oranienburg in onions from Chihuahua, Mexico.
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What happened, in plain English
Keeler Family Farms is recalling red onions imported from Chihuahua, Mexico that were shipped between July 1 and August 25, 2021. These onions may contain Salmonella Oranienburg, which can cause food poisoning if eaten. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/13949-keeler-family-farms-red-onions-recall-salmonella-risk-from-mexico.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/13949-keeler-family-farms-red-onions-recall-salmonella-risk-from-mexico · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0170-2022
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“Keeler Family Farms Red Onions Recall: Salmonella Risk from Mexico.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/13949-keeler-family-farms-red-onions-recall-salmonella-risk-from-mexico. Based on FDA recall #F-0170-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0170-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Salmonella Oranienburg bacteria can cause food poisoning symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. The contamination occurred during the import process from Chihuahua, Mexico.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased red onions from Keeler Family Farms shipped between July 1 and August 25, 2021. People who eat raw onions from this batch could be at risk of food poisoning.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for red onions with Mexico listed on the bill of lading and shipment dates between July 1 and August 25, 2021. Products are packaged in 25 lb. or 50 lb. mesh bags.
- Brand
Keeler Family Farms- Category
Food
All 3 products in this recall
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- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Nationwide and Ontario Canada.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| F-0170-2022 | Whole raw onions - RED - imported from Chihuahua, Mexico and shipped from July 1, 2021 through August 25, 2021. Products are packaged in 25 lb. and 50 lb. mesh bags. One pallet contains 42 bags. Store in cool dry place off the ground. Labeling will state product of Mexico on bill of lading and the pallet/bags.; Not coded. |
| F-0171-2022 | Whole raw onions - WHITE - imported from Chihuahua, Mexico and shipped from July 1, 2021 through August 25, 2021. Products are packaged in 25 lb. and 50 lb. mesh bags. One pallet contains 42 bags. Store in cool dry place off the ground. Labeling will state product of Mexico on bill of lading and the pallet/bags.; Not coded. |
| F-0172-2022 | Whole raw onions - YELLOW - imported from Chihuahua, Mexico and shipped from July 1, 2021 through August 25, 2021. Products are packaged in 25 lb. and 50 lb. mesh bags. One pallet contains 42 bags. Store in cool dry place off the ground. Labeling will state product of Mexico on bill of lading and the pallet/bags.; Not coded. |
What to do — step by step
Check Labels
Look for Mexico on the bill of lading and shipment dates between July 1 and August 25, 2021.
Questions people ask
Are these onions safe to eat?
The recall is for potential Salmonella Oranienburg contamination. If you have the onions, you should check the labels and follow the action steps.
How can I tell if I have the recalled onions?
Check for red onions with Mexico listed on the bill of lading and shipment dates between July 1 and August 25, 2021.
What should I do if I have the recalled onions?
Check the labels for Mexico on the bill of lading and shipment dates between July 1 and August 25, 2021. If you have them, you should not eat them.
Contact Keeler Family Farms
We’ve drafted a message you can send Keeler Family Farms to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0170-2022 — Keeler Family Farms Keeler Family Farms Hello, I own a Keeler Family Farms that is covered by recall F-0170-2022 from Keeler Family Farms. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0170-2022 (October 22, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0170-2022 to see it in context.
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