McCormick & Company, Inc. voluntarily recalled one lot of French Origin Crispy Onion Fries due to the potential growth of Staphylococcus aureus (Staph). The recall was initiated on March 18 and reported by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on May 2.
The recalled products are:
720 26.5 ounce bags of French crispy fried onions
UPC: 041500959030
3,456 six-ounce units of French's Original Crispy Onion Fries
UPC: 041500220208
Neither the company nor the FDA has revealed when the recalled products were sold to customers, which lots were recalled and whether they have a specific expiration date.
The recalled products were distributed in Arizona and Illinois. FDA recall reports do not reveal whether the products were distributed to stores beyond these two states or whether the recalled products were removed from store shelves.
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What is Staphylococcus aureus?
The FDA explains that Staph is a bacteria that can cause serious food poisoning. Staph-contaminated foods should not smell, taste, or look spoiled. Although bacteria can be killed by cooking, toxins can still cause illness.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), symptoms develop within 30 minutes to eight hours after eating contaminated food. Although serious illness is rare, Staph food poisoning can cause nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps.
What to do if you have the recalled products at home
Check your pantry for recalled products, many of which have a long shelf life. Do not consume any of the recalled products. You should throw them away.
