Gills Onions, LLC

Recall #F-1847-2012 · Initiated 2012-07-17

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Gills Onions is recalling diced yellow onions sold under multiple brand names and package sizes because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The recall affects about 787,000 pounds of product distributed across the US and Canada.

Who is at risk

Everyone can get sick from Listeria, but pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the most serious risks.

What to do

Check your kitchen for any of the recalled onion products using the UPC codes listed and do not eat them. If you've consumed these onions and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or digestive issues, contact your doctor and mention the potential Listeria exposure.

Product

Diced Yellow Onions, 7oz, UPC 643550000405, Gills Onions Label; Diced Yellow onions, 5lb bag, UPC 898634001018, True Leaf label; Diced Yellow onions, 8oz, UPC 643550000498, clear plastic containers sold in Wegmans stores; Diced Yellow Onions, Oignons jaunes frais, en des, 198 grams, UPC 643550000443, Gills Onions Label. Diced Yellow Onions, 5lbs, "Gills Onions" label, no UPC.

Reason for recall

Gills Onions is recalling diced and slivered red and yellow onions and diced celery and onion mix because they may be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes.

Quantity affected

787,457 lbs total

Distribution

Nationwide in the US and to Canada

Lot / code info

USA Lot code: 22YAA1A2184 for 7oz, and Canada Lot code: 22YAA1A2184 for 198g. Recall expanded on July 25, 2012 with the following codes: USA Lot code: all for 7oz, 8oz, and 5lbs on or before August 3, 2012. Canada Lot code: all for 198 g on or before August 3, 2012.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2012-10-25