Gills Onions, LLC

Recall #F-1848-2012 · Initiated 2012-07-17

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Gills Onions is recalling diced red onions sold under multiple brand names because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The recall includes products sold in small packages and bulk sizes distributed across the US and Canada.

Who is at risk

People who are pregnant, elderly, very young, or have weakened immune systems are at higher risk from Listeria, though anyone can get sick from this contamination.

What to do

Check your kitchen for the recalled products using the UPC codes or brand names listed (Gills Onions, Crossvalley, Markon, or Cisco). If you have any of these diced red onions, throw them away or return them to the store. If you ate these onions and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal issues, contact your doctor.

Product

Diced Red Onions, 7oz, UPC 643550000412; Diced Red Onions, Oignons rouge frais, en des, 198 grams, UPC 643550000450. Diced Red Onions, 5lbs., "Gills Onions" Label, no UPC; Diced Red Onions, 5lbs, "Crossvalley" label, no UPC. Diced Red Onions, 5lbs, "Markon" label, no UPC. Diced Red Oninos, 5lbs, "Cisco" 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: 22RAA1A2184 for 7oz., and Canada Lot code: 22RAA1A2184 for 198g. Recall expanded to include following lots: USA lot code: All lots on or before August 3, 2012. Canada Lot code: all lot codes on or before August 3, 2012.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2012-10-25