McCain Foods USA Recall: During an internal audit at the manufacturing location, it was discovered that finished product had been released on numerous occasions after receiving presumptive positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella; confirmation was not conducted.

🇺🇸 United States

1. October 13, 2018 - Recall initiated
2. October 31, 2018 - Reported by source
3. November 1, 2019 - Recall terminated

Official source record

Agency

FDA

Dataset

FDA Food Enforcement (Recalls)

Recall number

F-0229-2019

Event ID

81281

Status

Terminated

Classification

Class II

Company

McCain Foods USA

Product description

Dark Caramelized 3/8" Diced Sweet Onions; Sold in 20 lb. containers. Brand Name:Jon-Lin¿

Quantity

23,203 cases

Reason

During an internal audit at the manufacturing location, it was discovered that finished product had been released on numerous occasions after receiving presumptive positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella; confirmation was not conducted.

Recall initiation date

October 13, 2018

Report date

October 31, 2018

Classification date

Not published in this source record

Termination date

November 1, 2019

Distribution pattern

US and Canada, China, Korea and Mexico

UPC, lot, and code information

All products shipped on or after January 1, 2016 Batch numbers: 1002017333 1001573296 1002019245 1002033626 1002094057 1002097072 1002100626 1002170235 1002215984 1002224232 1002278124 1002362555 1002508599 1002510004 1002521375 1002555683 1002589158 1001595438 1001600538 1001630267 1001642091 1001667496 1001669159 1001752813 1001769647 1001774710 1001803060 1001811630 1001845988 1001879424 1001911952 1002015952 1002612943

Voluntary or mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification method

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Source last updated

Not tracked separately from the Public Health Trace retrieval date below

Public Health Trace retrieval date

July 18, 2026 ET

Other products recalled under this same event

This recall shares FDA event ID 81281 with 10 other product entries in Public Health Trace.

Responsible company: McCain Foods USA

Other recalls from McCain Foods USA

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Technical source data

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Retrieved by Public Health Trace: July 18, 2026 ET

Frequently asked questions

What does a Class II mean?

A situation in which use of or exposure to a product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote.

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