The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1848-2012·Announced 2012-08-15

Gills Onions Recalls Diced Red Onions Due to Listeria Risk

Gills Onions is recalling diced red onions because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall covers products distributed nationwide in the US and to Canada.

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: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 5 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Gills Onions, LLC is recalling diced red onions because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products include diced red onions in 7oz and 198g packages, as well as 5lb bags labeled "Gills Onions," "Crossvalley," "Markon," and "Cisco." The recall also includes slivered red and yellow onions and diced celery and onion mix.

The recall covers a total of 787,457 lbs of product. Distribution was nationwide in the United States and to Canada. The recall has been expanded to include all lots on or before August 3, 2012, for both USA and Canada lot codes.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and lot codes. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Diced Red Onions, 7oz, UPC 643550000412; Diced Red Onions, Oignons rouge frais, en des, 198 grams, UPC 643550000450. Diced Red Onions, 5lbs., "Gills Onions" Label, no UPC; Diced Red Onions, 5lbs, "Crossvalley" label, no UPC. Diced Red Onions, 5lbs, "Markon" label, no UPC. Di
Manufacturer
Gills Onions, LLC
Hazard

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 (3)

  • USA Lot code: 22RAA1A2184 for 7oz.
  • 2012. Canada Lot code: all lot codes on or before August 3
  • 2012.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 11 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 11 products in this recall →