POTANDON PRODUCE LLC recalls Green Giant Fresh whole RED onions in 2 lbs. flexible mesh bags, (18/2 lb. pkg per case) - UPC 60580600248-9.
Green Giant Fresh whole red onions in 2-lb mesh bags recalled due to potential Salmonella Oranienburg contamination. Consumers should check UPC 60580600248-9 and lot numbers for affected items.
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Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Oranienburg.
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What happened, in plain English
Green Giant Fresh whole red onions in 2-pound flexible mesh bags are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella Oranienburg. This could cause food poisoning if eaten. Consumers should stop using these onions and follow the recall instructions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/13952-green-giant-red-onions-recall-salmonella-oranienburg-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/13952-green-giant-red-onions-recall-salmonella-oranienburg-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0116-2022
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“Green Giant Red Onions Recall: Salmonella Oranienburg Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/13952-green-giant-red-onions-recall-salmonella-oranienburg-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0116-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0116-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Salmonella Oranienburg is a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning. If the onions are contaminated, eating them could lead to symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Green Giant whole red onions in 2-lb flexible mesh bags with the specified UPC and lot numbers. People who eat contaminated onions may experience food poisoning.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the UPC 60580600248-9 on the bag. Look for lot numbers 42480-3 RA195 through 42562-2 RA212 on the 2-lb bag tags.
- Brand
Green Giant- Product
Green Giant Fresh whole RED onions in 2 lbs. flexible mesh bags, (18/2 lb. pkg per case) - UPC 60580600248-9.- Category
Food
All 3 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Distributed in ND and MN.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0114-2022 | Green Giant Fresh whole YELLOW onions in 2 lbs. flexible mesh bags, (25/2 lb. pkg. per case) - UPC 60580600120-8. Green Giant Fresh whole YELLOW onions in 3 lbs. flexible mesh bags, (16/3 lb. pkg. per case) - UPC 60580600123-9. Green Giant Fresh whole YELLOW onions in 5 lbs. flexible mesh bags, (10/5 lb. pkg. per case) - UPC 60580600170-3.; Lot number and Julian Date on 2 lb. bag tag of Whole Yellow Onions: 42481-2 RA189 42481-2 RA194 42544-4 RA194 42544-4 RA197 42576-3 RA203 42576-3 RA204 42576-3 RA208 42562-5 RA202 42562-5 RA203 Lot number and Julian Date on 3 lb. bag tag of Whole Yellow Onions: 42481-3 RA194 42481-3 RA197 42481-3 RA200 42562-5 RA202 Lot number and Julian Date on 5 lb. bag tag of Whole Yellow Onions: 42481-3 RA194 42481-3 RA195 42481-3 RA197 42481-3 RA200 42562-8 RA204 | Total 54,608 lbs. or 602 cases (25/2 lb. pkg per case); 96 cases (16/3 lb. pkg per case); 398 cases (10/5 lb. pkg per case) |
| F-0115-2022 | Green Giant Fresh whole WHITE onions in 2 lbs. flexible mesh bags, (25/2 lb. pkg per case) - UPC 60580600218-2.; Lot number and Julian Date on 2 lb. bag tag of Whole WHITE Onions: 42562-4 RA204 42562-4 RA208 42562-4 RA209 42562-4 RA211 42562-4 RA214 42562-4 RA215 42562-4 RA217 42562-6 RA215 | Total 14,050 lbs. or 281 cases (25/2 lb. pkg per case) |
| F-0116-2022 | Green Giant Fresh whole RED onions in 2 lbs. flexible mesh bags, (18/2 lb. pkg per case) - UPC 60580600248-9.; Lot number and Julian Date on 2 lb. bag tag of Whole RED Onions: 42480-3 RA195 42480-3 RA200 42480-3 RA201 42480-3 RA202 42480-3 RA203 42480-3 RA204 42544-3 RA197 42544-3 RA204 42544-3 RA208 42544-3 RA209 42544-3 RA210 42562-2 RA210 42562-2 RA212 | Total 25,596 lbs. or 711 cases (18/2 lb. pkg per case) |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the UPC 60580600248-9 and lot numbers 42480-3 RA195 through 42562-2 RA212 on the 2-lb bag tags.
Questions people ask
Are these onions safe to eat?
No, these onions may be contaminated with Salmonella Oranienburg and could cause food poisoning if eaten.
How do I know if I have the recalled onions?
Check for the UPC 60580600248-9 and lot numbers 42480-3 RA195 through 42562-2 RA212 on the 2-lb bag tags.
What should I do if I have the recalled onions?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Green Giant for further instructions.
Contact Green Giant
We’ve drafted a message you can send Green Giant to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0116-2022 — Green Giant Green Giant Fresh whole RED onions in 2 lbs. flexible mesh bags, (18/2 lb. pkg per case Hello, I own a Green Giant Fresh whole RED onions in 2 lbs. flexible mesh bags, (18/2 lb. pkg per case) - UPC 60580600248-9. that is covered by recall F-0116-2022 from Green Giant. 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-0116-2022 (October 22, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0116-2022 to see it in context.
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