Red Onion Puree — Class I food recall F-1857-2012
Terminated recall by Gills Onions, LLC, reported 2012-08-15, distributed nationwide. Gills Onions is recalling diced and slivered red and yellow onions and diced celery and onion mix because they
| Recall number | F-1857-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Gills Onions, LLC, Oxnard, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-07-17 |
| Classified | 2012-08-06 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-08-15 |
| Terminated | 2012-10-25 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | CA |
| Quantity | 787,457 pounds |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Pathogens | listeria monocytogenes |
Product
Red Onion Puree, 38lbs, "Gills Onions" label, no UPC.
Reason for recall
Gills Onions is recalling diced and slivered red and yellow onions and diced celery and onion mix because they may be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes.
Machine access
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