Church Brothers, LLC has issued a voluntary recall of 1,271 cases of green onions distributed across several states due to potential contamination with Salmonella. The recalled products were sold under various brand names in retail and foodservice outlets in the U.S. and Canada. Affected states include Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Salmonella can cause serious illness, particularly in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Common symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. No illnesses have been reported at this time, and the contamination was detected through routine testing by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Affected Products:
- Trader Joe’s: Green Onions Iceless (Pack Date: 09/25/24, Lot Code: CB272378)
- Church Brothers: Green Onions Iceless 4x2lb (Lot Code: CB272378)
- Imperial Fresh: Green Onions Iceless 4x2lb (Lot Code: CB272378)
Consumers are urged to check their refrigerators for any of the recalled products. If you have purchased these items, do not consume them. Instead, discard them immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.