The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1854-2012·Announced 2012-08-15

Gills Onions Recalls Diced and Slivered Onions 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 mandates a minimum score of 4, and the presence of Listeria monocytogenes contamination in ready-to-eat foods is a critical hazard.

Plain-English summary

Gills Onions, LLC is recalling 4 Piece Wedge Cutted Onions (28 lbs) with "Gills Onions" labels and no UPC. The recall also covers diced and slivered red and yellow onions and diced celery and onion mix. The total quantity involved is 787,457 lbs.

The products are being recalled because they may be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes. The affected lots are identified by USA Lot codes on or before August 3, 2012.

The products were distributed nationwide in the US and to Canada. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
4 Piece Wedge Cutted Onions, 28lbs, "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 →