The slivered onions have been linked to an E. coli outbreak that sickened over 100, putting 1 man in an early grave. The FDA inspection report – redacted – makes an interesting read – full report below.

OBSERVATION 1
You did not implement your sanitation preventive control, monitoring, corrective action and verification

OBSERVATION 2
You did not have sanitation control monitoring, corrective action and verification records.

OBSERVATION 3
You did not conduct operations under conditions and controls necessary to minimize the potential for contamination of food.

Taylor Farms Colorado, Inc. of Colorado Springs, Colorado FDA Inspection Report.