The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0370-2024·Announced 2023-11-15

Slivered Red Onions Recalled for Potential Salmonella Thompson Contamination

Gills Onions, LLC is recalling Imperial Fresh slivered red onions due to potential contamination with Salmonella Thompson. The recalled products were distributed across 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 requires a minimum score of 4 per the rubric. Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen capable of serious illness; no illnesses have been reported in the source.

Plain-English summary

Imperial Fresh 4/5 LB containers of slivered red onions with zip seal from Gills Onions, LLC are being recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella Thompson. The affected product is identified by SYSCO code 9912333 (Product 5514182006SY) with specific lot codes: 123RAB1B1P207, 123RAB1B1P212, 123RAB1B1P214, 123RAB1B2R208, 123RAC1B1P205, 223RAB1B2R220, and 223RAE1B2R216.

The recalled onions were distributed to wholesalers and retail locations across the United States and Canada. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Retailers should remove the product from distribution and contact Gills Onions, LLC or the FDA for proper handling and disposal instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Imperial Fresh 4/5 LB CTN FRESH 1/8" SLIVERED RED ONIONS W/ZIP
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)

  • SYSCO 9912333 (Product 5514182006SY)

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