The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0382-2024·Announced 2023-11-15

Slivered Yellow Onions Recalled for Potential Salmonella Thompson Contamination

Gills Onions is recalling Imperial Fresh slivered yellow onions due to potential Salmonella Thompson contamination. The recall affects onions 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 applies to this recall. While no illnesses have been reported in the available source material, Salmonella is a high-risk bacterial pathogen and the Class I designation indicates potential for serious adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Gills Onions, LLC is recalling Imperial Fresh slivered yellow onions in 2/5 LB containers due to potential contamination with Salmonella Thompson. The affected products have lot codes 223YAM4A1P220, 223YAM4B1P213, 223YAS3A1P207, and 223YAS3A1P215.

The recalled onions were distributed to wholesalers and distributors in multiple U.S. states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, 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, as well as Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario.

Salmonella is a bacterial pathogen that can cause serious infection. Consumers who have purchased the affected products should not consume them. Anyone who believes they may have been exposed should consult their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Imperial Fresh 2/5 LB CTN FRESH 1/8" SLIVERED YLW ONIONS W/ZIP
Manufacturer
Gills Onions, LLC

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 (2)

  • SYSCO 3390416 (Product 6514181006SY)
  • Finished product lots: 223YAM4A1P220 223YAM4B1P213 223YAS3A1P207 223YAS3A1P215

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 73 recalled by Gills Onions, LLC under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 73 products in this recall →