Whole Peeled 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.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Whole peeled Yellow onions, 30 lbs, UPC 02060042553, "Western Onion" label; Whole peeled yellow onions, 1400lbs and 1200 bins, "Gills Onions" label, no UPC Whole peeled Yellow onions, 20lbs, "Gills Onions" label; 25lbs, "Crossvalley" label; 30lbs, "Sysco" label; 30lbs, "Crossvalley" label; 30lbs, "Markon" label.
Brand
Gills Onions, LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
USA Lot code: all lots on or before August 3, 2012.
Products Sold
USA Lot code: all lots on or before August 3, 2012.
Gills Onions, LLC is recalling Whole peeled Yellow onions, 30 lbs, UPC 02060042553, "Western Onion" label; Whole peeled yellow oni 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