The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1852-2012·Announced 2012-08-15

Gills Onions Recalls Onions and Celery Mix for Listeria Risk

Gills Onions is recalling diced and slivered red and yellow onions and diced celery and onion mix because they may be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes.

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 per the rubric mandates a score of 5 (Critical) regardless of other factors.

Plain-English summary

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

The source text does not specify the exact distribution scope, lot numbers, or the number of affected units for this specific recall notice. Consumers should check their inventory for these specific products and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Whole peeled Yellow onions, 30 lbs, UPC 02060042553, "Western Onion" label; Whole peeled yellow onions, 1400lbs and 1200 bins, "Gills Onions" label, no UPC Whole peeled Yellow onions, 20lbs, "Gills Onions" label; 25lbs, "Crossvalley" label; 30lbs, "Sysco" label; 30lbs, "Cross
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 (2)

  • USA Lot code: all lots 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 →