The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0366-2024·Announced 2023-11-15

Diced Red Onions Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Gills Onions is recalling Imperial Fresh diced red onions due to potential Salmonella Thompson contamination. The product was distributed to foodservice and retail distributors in the United States and Canada.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification mandates a minimum severity of Severe per recall guidance. Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen with potential for serious health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Gills Onions, LLC is recalling Imperial Fresh diced red onions due to potential contamination with Salmonella Thompson. The affected product, marketed under SYSCO product code 4705317, totals 880 pounds.

The product was distributed to foodservice and retail distributors across the United States and Canada. U.S. distribution included Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Canadian distribution included Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario.

Affected product lots subject to this recall are: 123RAB1B2R208, 123RAC1B1P212, 223RAB1B1P216, 223RAB1B2R205, and 223RAB1B2R220. Retailers and foodservice operations who received this product should remove it from sale and distribution immediately.

The recalled product

Product
Imperial Fresh 4/5 LB CTN FRESH 1/4" DICED RED W/ZIPPER SYSCO 4705317
Manufacturer
Gills Onions, LLC
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 5510142006SY

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