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Class I
Gills Onions, LLC
Recall #F-1855-2012 · Initiated 2012-07-17
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Gills Onions is recalling diced red tomatoes and related onion products because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This is a serious recall (Class I) affecting about 787,000 pounds of product distributed across the US and 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 ill from Listeria.
What to do
Check your kitchen for these Gills Onions products 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 within 2-3 weeks, contact your doctor and mention the possible Listeria exposure.
Product
Diced Red Tomatoes, 5lbs tray, "Nourish & Delight", 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.