The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2444-2012·Announced 2012-10-10

Gills Onions Recalls Diced and Slivered Onions Due to Listeria Risk

Gills Onions is recalling diced and slivered onions 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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 or higher.

Plain-English summary

Gills Onions, LLC is recalling specific varieties of diced and slivered onions. The affected products include 1/2", 1/4", 1/8", 3/16", and 3/8" diced yellow onions in various package sizes, including 1/5 lb, 2/5 lb, 4/5 lb, and 20 lb.

The recall is being conducted because the onions may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected units are identified by the following lot codes: 22YAW1A1235, 22YAN1A1235, 22YAO1B1235, 22YAN1B1235, and 22YAV1B1235. A total of 4,573 units were distributed nationwide in the US.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific lot codes and package sizes. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
1/2" Diced Yellow Onions, 2/5lb, 4/5lb, 20lb. 1/4" Diced Yellow Onions, 1/5 lb, 2/5lb, 4/5lb. 1/8" Diced Yellow Onions, 4/5lb. 3/16" Diced Yellow Onions, 4/5lb. 3/8" Diced Yellow Onions, 1/5lb, 2/5lb, 4/5lb.
Manufacturer
Gills Onions, LLC
Hazard
Affected units
4,573

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 (5)

  • lot codes: 22YAW1A1235
  • 22YAN1A1235
  • 22YAO1B1235
  • 22YAN1B1235
  • 22YAV1B1235.

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 →