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Class I
Gills Onions, LLC
Recall #F-2444-2012 · Initiated 2012-09-06
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Gills Onions is recalling pre-cut diced yellow onions in various sizes because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The recall affects about 4,600 packages that were distributed across the United States.
Who is at risk
People who are pregnant, elderly, have weakened immune systems, or very young children are at highest risk of serious illness from Listeria, though it can affect anyone.
What to do
Check your kitchen for any Gills Onions diced onion products and do not eat them—throw them away or return them to your store. If you ate these onions and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea, contact your doctor right away.
Product
1/2" Diced Yellow Onions, 2/5lb, 4/5lb, 20lb. 1/4" Diced Yellow Onions, 1/5 lb, 2/5lb, 4/5lb. 1/8" Diced Yellow Onions, 4/5lb. 3/16" Diced Yellow Onions, 4/5lb. 3/8" Diced Yellow Onions, 1/5lb, 2/5lb, 4/5lb.
Reason for recall
Gills Onions is recalling diced and slivered onions because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Quantity affected
4,573 units
Distribution
nationwide in the US
Lot / code info
lot codes: 22YAW1A1235, 22YAN1A1235, 22YAO1B1235, 22YAN1B1235, 22YAV1B1235.
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.