Gills Onions Recalls Red Onion Puree Due to Listeria Risk
Gills Onions is recalling specific lots of red onion puree because they may be contaminated with 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 in a ready-to-eat food product typically warrants the highest severity rating due to the high risk of serious health consequences.
Plain-English summary
Gills Onions, LLC is voluntarily recalling Red Onion Puree, 38lbs, labeled "Gills Onions" with no UPC. The recall covers all lots with a USA Lot code on or before August 3, 2012. The total quantity involved is 787,457 lbs.
The recall is being conducted because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products were distributed nationwide in the US and to Canada.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their lot codes and stop using it if it matches the recalled dates. They should contact Gills Onions for further instructions or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Red Onion Puree, 38lbs, "Gills Onions" label, no UPC.
- Manufacturer
- Gills Onions, LLC
- Category
- Food — Vegetable Puree
- 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.
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