Diced Red Onions — Class I food recall F-1539-2012
Terminated recall by Gills Onions, LLC, reported 2012-06-27, distributed nationwide. The recall was initiated because Gills Onions, LLC was informed by FDA of lab results from the Canadian Food I
| Recall number | F-1539-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Gills Onions, LLC, Oxnard, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-05-19 |
| Classified | 2012-06-18 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-06-27 |
| Terminated | 2012-10-25 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | CA |
| Quantity | 2,360 pounds |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Pathogens | listeria monocytogenes |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00643550000412, 00643550000450 |
| Lot numbers | 51RDA1A2119 |
Product
Diced Red Onions, 7oz clear plastic clamshell labeled Gills Onions with the May 17, 2012 use by date, United States UPC 6 43550 00041 2. Fresh Diced Red Onions, Oignons rouges frais, en des, 198 grams, Canadian UPC 6 43550 00045 0.
Reason for recall
The recall was initiated because Gills Onions, LLC was informed by FDA of lab results from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency that diced red onions with lot # 51RDA1A2119 may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Machine access
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