May 21, 2012

Gills Onions recalls one lot of diced red onions for possible listeria contamination

Gills Onions, LLC of Oxnard, Calif., is initiating a voluntary recall of 2,360 pounds of diced red onions because it may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.

The recall is for lot code 51RDA1A2119 and use-by-dates May 14, 15 and 17, 2012. The product is beyond its use-by-date and no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled diced red onions were distributed directly from Gills Onions to retailers in Canada and retailers and foodservice distributors in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Idaho, Texas, Illinois, Michigan, Arkansas, Ohio, Tennessee, New Jersey, Georgia and Florida.

Recalled product sold at retail was packaged in a 7-oz. clear plastic clamshell, labeled Gills Onions with the May 17, 2012, use-by-date and the lot code 51RDA1A2119 stamped on the UPC label. The UPC number in Canada is 643550 00045 0 and the UPC number in the United States is 643550 00041 2.

However, since this number can also be on other products, the company advises consumers to refer to the lot code in order to identify the recalled product.

Product sold to foodservice customers was packaged in 5- lb. clear plastic bags, identified as Gills Onions Diced Red Onions, and stamped with an expiration date of May 14 or 15, 2012. The lot code 51RDA1A2119 is also stamped on both the bag and box. Photos are available on our website.

This voluntary recall was initiated as a result of a routine and random test directed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Consumers with questions may contact Gills Onions at 1-800-348-2255, M-F 8am-5pm PDT or at 1-209-678-1354. For updates and to view product photos, visit www.gillsonions.com.

 


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