On Friday, Church Brothers Farms announced a voluntary recall of green onions distributed to select retailers in the U.S. and Canada, due to their potential link to salmonella contamination.

According to a notice from the Food and Drug Administration, Church Brothers Farms is recalling a total of 1,271 cases of green onions. This action was prompted by a positive salmonella test from a single product sample taken by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

As of October 18, Church Brothers Farms reported no illnesses linked to the consumption of the green onions, as stated by the FDA.

Which brands are part of the green onion recall?

Church Brothers:

• Green Onion Iceless 4×2 pound Regular Church Brothers Mexico
• Lot Code: CB272378
• Packaged in a clear bag with the product code displayed on the front.

Trader Joe’s:

• Green Onion Iceless 24×6 ounce Regular Trader Joe’s Mexico
• Lot Code: CB272378, Pack Date: September 25, 2024
• Sold in a branded retail bag with the pack date label on the back.

Imperial Fresh:

• Green Onion Iceless 4×2 pound Regular
• Lot Code: CB272378
• Packaged in a clear bag with the product code on the front.

Which states are impacted by the recall?

The distribution of the recalled green onions was limited to Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and parts of Canada, as per the FDA announcement.

What should you do if you have the recalled green onions?

If you have any of the recalled green onions at home, please dispose of them immediately and do not consume.

For any questions or concerns, customers can reach out to the Church Brothers Farms Consumer Hotline at 1-877-590-0428 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST or via email at consumerinfo@churchbrothers.com.

What is salmonella? What are the symptoms of a salmonella infection?

Salmonella is a widespread bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal illness. It can result in severe infections, particularly in young children, elderly individuals, and those with compromised immune systems.

Healthy adults who are infected with salmonella may experience typical symptoms like fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, as reported by the FDA.