The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1853-2012·Announced 2012-08-15

Gills Onions Recalls Diced Onions and Celery Mix for Listeria Risk

Gills Onions is recalling diced onions and celery mix 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 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Gills Onions, LLC is recalling diced and slivered red and yellow onions, as well as diced celery and onion mix. The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products include diced organic yellow onions, 5lbs, with the "Gills Onions" label and no UPC. The total quantity involved is 787,457 lbs. The products were distributed nationwide in the US and to Canada. The recall covers all lots on or before August 3, 2012.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and stop using them if they match the description and lot dates provided.

The recalled product

Product
Diced Organic Yellow Onions, 5lbs, "Gills Onions" label, no UPC.
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 →