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Gills Onions, LLC
Recall #F-1539-2012 · Initiated 2012-05-19
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Gills Onions recalled diced red onions because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. The affected products are 7oz packages with a May 17, 2012 use-by date sold in the US and Canada.
Who is at risk
People who are pregnant, elderly, very young, or have weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria.
What to do
If you have this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Contact your doctor if you develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or digestive issues within 2 weeks of eating the product.
Product
Diced Red Onions, 7oz clear plastic clamshell labeled Gills Onions with the May 17, 2012 use by date, United States UPC 6 43550 00041 2. Fresh Diced Red Onions, Oignons rouges frais, en des, 198 grams, Canadian UPC 6 43550 00045 0.
Reason for recall
The recall was initiated because Gills Onions, LLC was informed by FDA of lab results from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency that diced red onions with lot # 51RDA1A2119 may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Quantity affected
2,360 lbs total
Distribution
Worldwide to: Canada and nationwide to: retailers and foodservice distributors in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Idaho, Texas, Illinois, Michigan, Arkansas, Ohio, Tennessee, New Jersey, Georgia, and Florida.
Lot / code info
lot code 51RDA1A2119
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Press Release
Terminated
2012-10-25
Recalling firm
Gills Onions, LLC
1051 Pacific Ave
Oxnard, CA 93030-7254
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.