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Class ITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated May 19, 2012

Diced Red Onions, 7oz clear plastic clamshell labeled Gills Onions with the May 17, 2012 use by…

Recalling firm: Gills Onions, LLC

Why it was recalled

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…

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Oct 25, 2012.

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ProductDiced 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.
Package size7oz
UPC643550000412, 643550000450

FDA code information

lot code 51RDA1A2119

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Original 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.

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC643550000412 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.
UPC643550000450 Fresh Diced Red Onions, Oignons rouges frais, en des, 198 grams, Canadian UPC 6 43550 00045 0.

Original FDA recall reason

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.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1539-2012
Event ID
61896
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
May 19, 2012
Reported
Jun 27, 2012
Classified
Jun 18, 2012
Terminated
Oct 25, 2012
Quantity
2,360 lbs total
Location
Oxnard, CA, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Press Release

Where it was distributed

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.

FDA source record · F-1539-2012

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