Thomson International recalls Sweet Yellow onions from May 2020 due to potential Salmonella Newport contamination linked to recent foodborne illnesses.
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.
Thomson International is recalling Sweet Yellow onions that were sold under the Thomson Premium brand. These onions may contain Salmonella Newport, a bacteria that can cause food poisoning. Consumers should stop using them if they have the affected products. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/15442-thomson-premium-sweet-yellow-onions-recall-salmonella-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/15442-thomson-premium-sweet-yellow-onions-recall-salmonella-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1275-2020
“Thomson Premium Sweet Yellow Onions Recall: Salmonella Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/15442-thomson-premium-sweet-yellow-onions-recall-salmonella-risk. Based on FDA recall F-1275-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1275-2020%22&limit=1).
The onions were linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections. This bacteria can cause food poisoning with symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. However, the recall is based on potential risk, not confirmed cases of illness in the recalled product.
Anyone who purchased Thomson Premium Sweet Yellow onions (50 lb. mesh sacks) from May 1, 2020 to present. People who ate these onions and experienced foodborne illness symptoms should contact their healthcare provider.
Check for Thomson Premium Sweet Yellow onions in 50 lb. mesh sacks without a UPC code. Products were shipped from May 1, 2020 to present with lot code 571.
Look for Thomson Premium Sweet Yellow onions in 50 lb. mesh sacks without a UPC code, shipped from May 1, 2020 to present with lot code 571.
The recall is based on potential risk from an outbreak investigation, not confirmed illness in the recalled product. If you have the affected onions, stop using them.
Check for Thomson Premium Sweet Yellow onions in 50 lb. mesh sacks without a UPC code, shipped from May 1, 2020 to present with lot code 571.
If you have the affected onions, stop using them and contact Thomson International for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Thomson Premium to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1275-2020 — Thomson Premium Thomson Premium Hello, I own a Thomson Premium that is covered by recall F-1275-2020 from Thomson Premium. 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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