The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1851-2012·Announced 2012-08-15

Gills Onions Recalls Diced Celery and Onion Mix for Listeria Risk

Gills Onions is recalling diced celery and onion mix and diced onions because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Gills Onions, LLC is recalling diced and slivered red and yellow onions and diced celery and onion mix. The recall is being conducted because the products may be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products include Diced Celery and Onion in 7 oz, 19 oz, and 8 oz clear plastic containers, as well as 198 g containers and 5 lb bags with the "Crossvalley" label. The recall covers a total of 787,457 lbs of product.

The products were distributed nationwide in the US and to Canada. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and UPC codes and stop consuming them if found.

The recalled product

Product
Diced Celery and Onion, 7 oz, UPC 643550000429; Diced Celery and Onion, 19 oz, UPC 643550000351; Diced Celery and Onions, 8oz, UPC 643550000504, clear plastic containers sold in Wegmans; Diced Celery & Onions, Celeri et oignons frais, en des, 198g, UPC 643550000467. Diced
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 (7)

  • USA Lot code: 22YAA1A2184 for 7oz and 19oz.
  • Canada Lot code: 22YAA1A2184 for 198 g. Expanded on July 25
  • 2012 to include: USA Lot code: All lots for 7oz
  • 8oz
  • and 19 oz on or before August 3
  • 2012. Canada Lot Code: All lots for 198 g 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 →