CLASS I Food recall · Reported 15 Aug 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Slivered Yellow Sweet Onions recalled by Gills Onions
Gills Onions is recalling Slivered Yellow Sweet Onions, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 17 Jul 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1849-2012
- FDA event ID
- 55924
- Recalling firm
- Gills Onions, Oxnard, CA
- Brand
- Slivered Yellow
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 17 Jul 2012
- FDA classified
- 6 Aug 2012
- Reported
- 15 Aug 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Onions
Timeline
| 17 Jul 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 6 Aug 2012 | Classified by FDA | +20 days |
| 15 Aug 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
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.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
Slivered Yellow Sweet Onions, 5 oz, UPC 643550000092. Slivered Yellow Onions, 5lbs, "Gills Onions" label, no UPC. Slivered Yellow Onions, 5lbs, "Crossvalley" label, no UPC; Slivered Yellow Onions, 5lbs, "Sysco" label, no UPC. Slivered Yellow Onions, 5lbs, "Markon" label, no UPC. Slivered Yellow Onions, 5lbs, "Nourish & Delight" label, no UPC.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide in the US and to Canada
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
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.
Which lots are affected?
USA Lot code: 22YAA1A2184, Recall expanded to include following lots: USA lot code: All lots on or before August 3, 2012.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide in the US and to Canada
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
10 other products · FDA event 55924This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Diced Red Onions recalled by Gills Onions.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Diced Red Onions recalled by Gills Onions | Gills Onions | Listeria | Nationwide | |
| CLASS I | Slivered Red Onions recalled by Gills OnionsSlivered | Gills Onions | Listeria | Nationwide | |
| CLASS I | Diced Organic Yellow Onions, "Gills Onions" label, no recalled | Gills Onions | Listeria | Nationwide | |
| CLASS I | Diced Red Tomatoes tray, "Nourish & Delight", no recalled | Gills Onions | Listeria | Nationwide | |
| CLASS I | 4 Piece Wedge Cutted Onions, "Gills Onions" label, no recalled | Gills Onions | Listeria | Nationwide | |
| CLASS I | Yellow Onion Puree, "Gills Onions" label, no recalledYellow | Gills Onions | Listeria | Nationwide | |
| CLASS I | Diced Celery and Onion recalled by Gills Onions | Gills Onions | Listeria | Nationwide | |
| CLASS I | Red Onion Puree, "Gills Onions" label, no recalled | Gills Onions | Listeria | Nationwide | |
| CLASS I | Whole peeled Yellow onions recalled by Gills Onions | Gills Onions | Listeria | Nationwide | |
| CLASS I | Diced Yellow Onions recalled by Gills Onions | Gills Onions | Listeria | Nationwide |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Ctn Fresh 3/8" Diced Red Onions With Zipper recalled by Gills Onions | Gills Onions | Salmonella | 36 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Peak Ctn Fresh 1/2" Diced Yellow Onions W/zip recalled by Gills OnionsPeak Ctn | Gills Onions | Salmonella | 36 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Peak Ctn Fresh 1/4" Diced Yellow Onions W/zipper recalledPeak Ctn | Gills Onions | Salmonella | 36 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Ctn Fresh 1/4" Diced Ylw Onions W/zipper Darden recalled by Gills Onions | Gills Onions | Salmonella | 36 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Cross Valley Farms Ctn Fresh 1/2" Diced Yellow Onions W/Zip recalledCross Valley | Gills Onions | Salmonella | 36 states |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Food | CLASS I | Fresh Pico Tray recalled by Taylor Fresh Foods | Taylor Fresh Foods | Salmonella | 27 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Pico De Gallo recalled by Taylor Fresh FoodsPico De | Taylor Fresh Foods | Salmonella | 27 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Pico De Gallo recalled by Taylor Fresh FoodsPico De | Taylor Fresh Foods | Salmonella | 27 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Wise Onion Rings recalledWise | Wise Foods | Undeclared Allergens | 7 states |