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Class I
Gills Onions, LLC
Recall #F-2443-2012 · Initiated 2012-09-06
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Gills Onions is recalling pre-cut red onions sold in 5-pound packages because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The recalled products were distributed nationwide.
Who is at risk
People who are pregnant, elderly, very young, or have weakened immune systems are at highest risk, though anyone can get sick from Listeria.
What to do
Check your kitchen for any Gills Onions diced red onion packages and throw them away, or return them to the store where you bought them. If you ate these onions and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea, contact your doctor.
Product
1/4" Diced Red Onions, 5lb, 2/5lb, 4/5lb; 3/8" Diced Red Onions, 2/5 lb, 4/5lb;
Reason for recall
Gills Onions is recalling diced and slivered onions because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Quantity affected
N/A
Distribution
nationwide in the US
Lot / code info
lot codes: 42RNA3A1235, 22RBC1A1235.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Letter
Terminated
2012-10-31
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.