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Onion Recall Tracker: Real-Time FDA & FSIS Alerts
Onion recalls happen more frequently than most consumers realize, typically due to bacterial contamination like Salmonella or E. coli during growing, harvesting, or storage. Unlike produce with expiration dates, onions can sit in your pantry for weeks—making it critical to know if your batch has been recalled. Panko Alerts monitors FDA and FSIS databases 24/7 to notify you instantly when onions you own are affected.
Why Onions Get Recalled
The FDA and FSIS issue onion recalls most commonly for Salmonella contamination, which can occur in soil or through irrigation water during growth. E. coli and Listeria monocytogenes are also documented risks, though less frequent. Contamination can happen at any stage—farm, packing facility, distributor warehouse, or even during retail storage—which is why tracing the supply chain is essential. Secondary recalls often occur when onions are used as ingredients in pre-packaged foods like soups, salsas, and meal kits.
How to Check Your Onion Lot Number & UPC
Your onion's lot or batch code is typically printed on a sticker or label on the bag or carton; if buying loose onions, ask the produce clerk for the batch information. The UPC barcode (13-digit number) appears on packaged onions and can be cross-referenced with FDA recall notices on fda.gov/food-recalls. Screenshots of receipts with purchase dates help confirm you owned the recalled product during the recall period. For bulk or farmer's market onions, request the grower or distributor name to manually search FSIS databases. Panko Alerts automatically matches lot numbers to active recalls so you don't have to.
Get Same-Day Onion Recall Alerts
Panko Alerts scans 25+ government sources including FDA, FSIS, CDC, and local health departments every hour to catch onion recalls the moment they're published. Once you enable alerts for produce or onions specifically, you'll receive instant notifications via email or push notification if a recalled batch matches your purchase history—or even just your location. The 7-day free trial lets you test alert setup and confirm the system catches real recalls before you commit to the $4.99/month subscription. During active recalls, same-day notification can be the difference between consuming contaminated produce and safely discarding it.
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