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Gills Onions, LLC
Recall #F-1850-2012 · Initiated 2012-07-17
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Gills Onions is recalling slivered red onions sold under multiple brand names (Gills Onions, Markon, Sysco, and Crossvalley) because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. The recall affects products sold nationwide and in 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, though anyone can get sick.
What to do
Check your kitchen for any slivered red onions matching the recalled products and throw them away or return them to the store. If you ate these onions and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea, contact your doctor.
Product
Slivered Red Onions, 5 oz, UPC 643550000009. Slivered Red Onions, 5lbs, "Gills Onions" label, no UPC; Slivered Red Onions, 5lbs, "Markon" label, no UPC. Slivered Red Onions, 5lbs, "Sysco" label, no UPC; Slivered Red Onions, 5lbs, "Crossvalley", 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,
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Letter
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.