Sysco is recalling red onions in Western Canada through the following Sysco locations: Victoria, Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Regina. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will continue its investigation into other possible importers and additional recalls may follow.
Recalled products
| Brand |
Product |
Size |
Codes |
Additional information |
| IMPERIAL FRESH |
Red Onions – Jumbo |
10 lb. |
Product code 8399925 |
All products imported since May 24, 2020 |
| IMPERIAL FRESH |
Red Onions – Jumbo |
25 lb. |
Product code 8313967 |
All products imported since May 24, 2020 |
This recall was triggered by findings by the CFIA during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.
The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating an outbreak of human illness. Please refer to the Public Health Notice (https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/public-health-notices/2020/outbreak-salmonella-infections-under-investigation.html) for further details on this active outbreak investigation.
