Diced Yellow Onions (Gills Onions) – Listeria Contamination (2012)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Diced Yellow Onions, 7oz, UPC 643550000405, Gills Onions Label; Diced Yellow onions, 5lb bag, UPC 898634001018, True Leaf label; Diced Yellow onions, 8oz, UPC 643550000498, clear plastic containers sold in Wegmans stores; Diced Yellow Onions, Oignons jaunes frais, en des, 198 grams, UPC 643550000443, Gills Onions Label. Diced Yellow Onions, 5lbs, "Gills Onions" label, no UPC.
Brand
Gills Onions, LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
USA Lot code: 22YAA1A2184 for 7oz, and Canada Lot code: 22YAA1A2184 for 198g. Recall expanded on July 25, 2012 with the following codes: USA Lot code: all for 7oz, 8oz, and 5lbs on or before August 3, 2012. Canada Lot code: all for 198 g on or before August 3, 2012.
Products Sold
USA Lot code: 22YAA1A2184 for 7oz, and Canada Lot code: 22YAA1A2184 for 198g. Recall expanded on July 25, 2012 with the following codes: USA Lot code: all for 7oz, 8oz, and 5lbs on or before August 3, 2012. Canada Lot code: all for 198 g on or before August 3, 2012.
Gills Onions, LLC is recalling Diced Yellow Onions, 7oz, UPC 643550000405, Gills Onions Label; Diced Yellow onions, 5lb bag, UPC 8 due to Gills Onions is recalling diced and slivered red and yellow onions and diced celery and onion mix because they may be contaminated by Listeria monocyt. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
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.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026