The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2441-2012·Announced 2012-10-10

Gills Onions Recalls Slivered Red Onions Due to Listeria Risk

Gills Onions is recalling specific lots of slivered red onions 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 severity score of 5 per the rubric, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Gills Onions, LLC is recalling 3/16" Slivered Red Onions (1/5 lb) and 1/4" Slivered Red Onions (2/5 lb, 4/5 lb) because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall involves 115 units distributed nationwide in the US.

The affected products are identified by lot codes 42RNA3A1235 and 22RBC1A1235. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific lot codes and stop consuming the product if they match. The source text does not specify a return location or refund process, so consumers should monitor official FDA channels for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
3/16" Slivered Red Onions, 1/5 lb; 1/4" Slivered Red Onions, 2/5lb, 4/5lb;
Manufacturer
Gills Onions, LLC
Hazard
Affected units
115

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)

  • lot codes: 42RNA3A1235
  • 22RBC1A1235.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 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 4 products in this recall →