Thomson International, Inc.: Food Recall in 2020 - (Recall #: F-1274-2020)

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:

White onions; Packed under brand names of Thomson Premium, Onions 52, El competitor. Thomson Premium: 25 lb. mesh sack -No UPC 50 lb. mesh sack -No UPC Onions 52: 8 lb. mesh bag - UPC 8 15222 01019 1 El Competitor 50 lb. mesh sack - No UPC

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: August 1, 2020

Date Posted: September 2, 2020

Recall Number: F-1274-2020

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: 512-522-532-450

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide and Canada

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated