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Gills Onions, LLC
Recall #F-1852-2012 · Initiated 2012-07-17
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Gills Onions is recalling onion products (diced, slivered, and whole peeled yellow onions) and an onion-celery mix sold under multiple brand names because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The recall affects about 787,000 pounds of product distributed nationwide and in Canada.
Who is at risk
People with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, young children, and older adults face the highest risk from Listeria infection, though anyone can become sick.
What to do
Check your kitchen for any of the recalled onion products (look for UPC 02060042553 or brand names including Western Onion, Gills Onions, Crossvalley, Sysco, or Markon) and do not eat them. Throw away any recalled products or return them to your store for a refund.
Product
Whole peeled Yellow onions, 30 lbs, UPC 02060042553, "Western Onion" label; Whole peeled yellow onions, 1400lbs and 1200 bins, "Gills Onions" label, no UPC Whole peeled Yellow onions, 20lbs, "Gills Onions" label; 25lbs, "Crossvalley" label; 30lbs, "Sysco" label; 30lbs, "Crossvalley" label; 30lbs, "Markon" label.
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: all lots 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.