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Gills Onions, LLC
Recall #F-1853-2012 · Initiated 2012-07-17
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Gills Onions is recalling diced and slivered onions (red and yellow) and celery-onion mixes because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. This recall affects products distributed nationwide and in Canada.
Who is at risk
People who are pregnant, elderly, very young, or have weakened immune systems are at highest risk, though anyone can become sick from Listeria.
What to do
Check your pantry for Gills Onions brand diced or slivered onions and celery-onion mixes. If you have these products, throw them away or return them to the store. Wash your hands and any surfaces that may have touched the recalled products.
Product
Diced Organic 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: 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.