The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0361-2024·Announced 2023-11-15

Gills Onions fresh slivered yellow onions recalled due to Salmonella contamination risk

Gills Onions is recalling fresh slivered yellow onions due to potential Salmonella Thompson contamination. The affected product was distributed to Canada and the United States.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: FDA classified this recall as Class I, which the FDA severity rubric explicitly identifies as Critical. Class I recalls indicate the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Gills Onions, LLC is recalling fresh slivered yellow onions due to potential contamination with Salmonella Thompson. The affected product is identified by lot codes: 223YAC2A1P205, 223YAM4A1P212, 223YAM4A1P221, 223YAM4A1P222, and 223YAS3A1P215. A total of 840 pounds of product are affected.

The recalled onions were distributed in Canada and across the United States. FDA classified this as a Class I recall, indicating a critical public health threat. Consumers should not consume the affected product.

The recalled product

Product
Gills Onions 4/5 LB CTN FRESH 1/4" SLIVERED YELLOW ONIONS W/ZIPPER
Manufacturer
Gills Onions, LLC
Category
Food — Produce
Hazard
  • salmonella

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Product 6514142006

Distribution

Distributed in 36 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • ND
  • NE
  • NM
  • NV
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI

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