Gills Onions LLC recalled diced red onions in multiple package sizes after testing confirmed potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Listeria infection can cause serious illness or death in susceptible populations including pregnant women, young children and immunocompromised persons.
Class I — A reasonable probability that eating this product will cause serious health problems or death.
Diced Red Onions, 7oz clear plastic clamshell labeled Gills Onions with the May 17, 2012 use by date, United States UPC 6 43550 00041 2. Fresh Diced Red Onions, Oignons rouges frais, en des, 198 grams, Canadian UPC 6 43550 00045 0.; 3/8" Diced Red Onions, 5 LB. Bag; 1/4" Diced Red Onions, 5 LB. Bag
The recall was initiated because Gills Onions, LLC was informed by FDA of lab results from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency that diced red onions with lot # 51RDA1A2119 may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
| Recall # | Product | Lot / code | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-1539-2012 | Diced Red Onions, 7oz clear plastic clamshell labeled Gills Onions with the May 17, 2012 use by date, United States UPC 6 43550 00041 2. Fresh Diced Red Onions, Oignons rouges frais, en des, 198 grams, Canadian UPC 6 43550 00045 0. | lot code 51RDA1A2119 | Terminated |
| F-1540-2012 | 3/8" Diced Red Onions, 5 LB. Bag | lot code 51RDA1A2119 | Terminated |
| F-1541-2012 | 1/4" Diced Red Onions, 5 LB. Bag | lot code 51RDA1A2119 | Terminated |
Gills Onions recalled diced onion products due to potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers who consumed these products risked developing salmonellosis.
Gills Onions, LLC recalled diced onion products under both the Gills Onions and Cross Valley Farms brands due to potential contamination with Salmonella Thompson. Consumers who ate these products could develop salmonellosis, causing severe gastrointestinal illness.
Gills Onions LLC recalled diced and slivered red and yellow onions because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers with these onion products should not eat them due to risk of serious infection.
Gills Onions recalled diced and slivered red and yellow onions and diced celery and onion mix due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consuming contaminated onions poses a serious risk of listeriosis, particularly for pregnant women, infants, elderly individuals and immunocompromised people.
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