Sliced (1/4") green onions, refrigerated
Recalled by Garden Fresh Foods, Inc.
Food recall
Garden Fresh Foods, Inc.
Class I — most serious
There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
Garden Fresh Foods, Inc. has recalled Sliced (1/4") green onions, refrigerated, according to data published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was reported on October 22, 2025 and was initiated on September 18, 2025. It is classified as a Class I recall, which means there is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the FDA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers Sliced (1/4") green onions, refrigerated, with approximately 540 lbs. total affected. The company behind the recall is Garden Fresh Foods, Inc., based in Woodinville, WA. The FDA describes the product as: “Sliced (1/4") green onions, refrigerated, packaged in plastic bag. Each case consist 5/6lbs. bag (net wt. 30lbs.). Garden Fresh Foods Inc. Woodinville, WA. Product is distributed in bulk package and is not sold directly to consumers.”
Why was Sliced (1/4") green onions, refrigerated recalled?
According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Possible positive Listeria monocytogenes. Firm tested one lot of sliced green onions in-house and found Listeria monocytogenes.” In plain terms, this recall relates to Listeria.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can grow even at refrigerator temperatures, which makes it a particular concern in ready-to-eat foods. Health authorities warn that it can cause a serious infection called listeriosis, and that pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable. This is why products potentially contaminated with Listeria are often recalled quickly.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought Sliced (1/4") green onions, refrigerated, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (Mfg code: 09/15/25 Lot Code: 09/15/25 Use Before: 09/22/25 Internal traceability code: Lot #OG25251MUXX) before using it.
The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official FDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact Garden Fresh Foods, Inc. or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in WA. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public FDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the FDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters most to pregnant people, newborns, adults over 65, and people with weakened immune systems. Listeria is unusual because it can grow at refrigerator temperatures, and health authorities consider it especially serious during pregnancy.
Distribution listed in the notice: Distributed in WA only.
What Listeria actually means
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can grow even at refrigerator temperatures, which makes it a particular concern in ready-to-eat foods. Health authorities warn that it can cause a serious infection called listeriosis, and that pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable. This is why products potentially contaminated with Listeria are often recalled quickly.
In this case, the concern applies specifically to Sliced (1/4") green onions, refrigerated from Garden Fresh Foods, Inc. — not to the wider category of products. Similar items from other brands aren't part of this recall.
How to check whether you have it
On packaged food, lot codes and best-by dates are usually printed in small date-coding ink on the side seam, the bottom of the package, or near the top seal — not on the front label. The UPC barcode is on the back or bottom.
Compare what you find against the identifying details in this recall: Mfg code: 09/15/25 Lot Code: 09/15/25 Use Before: 09/22/25 Internal traceability code: Lot #OG25251MUXX
What to do if you already bought it
Do not eat the product, even if it looks and smells normal — contamination is usually invisible.
Return it to the store for a refund, or throw it away in a sealed bag so pets and wildlife can't reach it.
If it touched other food or surfaces, wash those surfaces and your hands with hot soapy water. When in doubt, contact Garden Fresh Foods, Inc. or your local health department.
Full recall details
- Status
- Terminated
- Date reported
- October 22, 2025
- Recall started
- September 18, 2025
- Distributed in
- WA
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was Sliced (1/4") green onions, refrigerated recalled?+
According to the FDA: Possible positive Listeria monocytogenes.
How serious is this recall?+
Class I — most serious. There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
What should I do if I have Sliced (1/4") green onions, refrigerated?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) data for this recall.
Recall number: H-0035-2026. Information last synced from the FDA on July 6, 2026.
