New Yorkers should check their refrigerators for recalled green onions possibly containing salmonella, according to a recall alert posted by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on Oct. 18.
Church Brothers Farms issued the voluntary recall of 1,271 cases of green onions after a single product sample collected by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency indicated the presence of salmonella. The affected products were sent to a small number of retail and foodservice customers in Canada and 11 U.S. states, including New York. No illnesses have been reported as of Oct. 18.
Here’s what to know.
Which products have been recalled?
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Church Brothers: Green Onions Iceless 4×2 pound Regular Church Brothers Mexico, lot code CB272378, sold in a clear bag with the product code located on the front of the bag
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Trader Joe’s: Green Onion Iceless 24×6 ounce Regular Trader Joe’s Mexico, lot code CB272378 with a pack date of Sept. 25, 2024, sold in a brand retail bag with pack date label on the back of the bag
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Imperial Fresh: Green Onion Iceless 4×2 pound Regular, lot code CB272378, sold in a clear bag with product code located on the front of the bag
Salmonella symptoms to look out for
Most people infected with salmonella experience diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, the CDC said, with symptoms beginning six hours to six days after ingesting the bacteria.
And while most people recover without treatment after four to seven days, some people — such as children younger than five, adults 65 or older and people with weakened immune systems — may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.
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What to do if you’ve purchased the recalled products
Throw them away, the FDA says, and do not consume the affected product.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact the Church Brothers Farms Consumer Hotline at 1-877-590-0428 between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST or at consumerinfo@churchbrothers.com.
Emily Barnes reports on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network’s New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @byemilybarnes. Get in touch at ebarnes@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Green onion recall affects New York: See the list of recalled products
