Thomson International, Inc.: Food Recall in 2020 - (Recall #: F-1272-2020)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2020.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

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

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: August 1, 2020

Date Posted: September 2, 2020

Recall Number: F-1272-2020

Event ID: 86156

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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 18,750 tons - all varieties

Code Information:

ALL CODES- shipped from May 1, 2020 to present Lot Codes: 533-543-553-563-450

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide and Canada

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated