McCormick & Company, Inc. of Hunt Valley, MD, is recalling French’s Original Crispy Fried onions in various sizes because of the potential growth of Staphylococcus aureus.

According to the recall posted online by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on March 18, 2024, and is ongoing.

The recalled products were distributed in Arizona and Illinois.

Recalled products:

FRENCH S CRISPY FRIED onIONS ORIG 16/6 OZ, Case Pack – 16/6 OZ,

• Product Quantity: 6.0 ounce – 3,456 Units
• UPC: 041500220208

FRENCH S CRISPY FRIED onIONS ORIG 240/26.5 OZ PDM

• Product Quantity: 26.5 ounce – 720 Pouches
• UPC: 041500959030

Consumers should not use this product. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to their place of purchase.

about Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterium that usually causes rapid food poisoning symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, retching, abdominal cramping, and prostration. In more severe cases, headache, muscle cramping and transient changes in blood pressure and pulse may occur. Recovery generally takes two days, and everyone is susceptible. While it is rare, some people have died from such infections, particularly the elderly, infants, and those who were severely debilitated.