Food Enforcement F-1539-2012

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.

Status

Terminated

Classification

Class I

Report Date

June 27, 2012

Recall Initiation

May 19, 2012

Product Information

Product description
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.
Product quantity
2,360 lbs total
Product type
Food
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.
Initial firm notification
Press Release
Distribution pattern
Worldwide to: Canada and nationwide to: retailers and foodservice distributors in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Idaho, Texas, Illinois, Michigan, Arkansas, Ohio, Tennessee, New Jersey, Georgia, and Florida.

Location & Firm

Recalling firm
Gills Onions, LLC
Address
1051 Pacific Ave, N/A

United States
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated

Codes & Dates

Recall number
F-1539-2012
Event ID
61896
Recall initiation date
May 19, 2012
Center classification date
June 18, 2012
Code info
lot code 51RDA1A2119
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