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Gills Onions, LLC
Recall #F-1851-2012 · Initiated 2012-07-17
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Gills Onions is recalling several diced celery and onion products because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The recall affects products sold nationwide and in Canada.
Who is at risk
People who are pregnant, elderly, very young children, or have weakened immune systems are at highest risk of serious illness from Listeria.
What to do
Check your refrigerator for any of the recalled products listed by UPC number or Crossvalley label and throw them away or return them to the store. If you've eaten these products and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea, contact your doctor and mention the possible Listeria exposure.
Product
Diced Celery and Onion, 7 oz, UPC 643550000429; Diced Celery and Onion, 19 oz, UPC 643550000351; Diced Celery and Onions, 8oz, UPC 643550000504, clear plastic containers sold in Wegmans; Diced Celery & Onions, Celeri et oignons frais, en des, 198g, UPC 643550000467. Diced Celery and Onions, 5lbs, "Crossvalley" 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 19oz., Canada Lot code: 22YAA1A2184 for 198 g. Expanded on July 25, 2012 to include: USA Lot code: All lots for 7oz, 8oz, and 19 oz on or before August 3, 2012. Canada Lot Code: All lots for 198 g on or before August 3, 2012.
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.