CLASS II Food recall · Reported 15 Aug 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Trader Joe's Diced Onions, Garlic & Shallots recalled by GH Foods CA

GH Foods CA is recalling Trader Joe's Diced Onions, Garlic & Shallots, distributed in 9 states. The recall was initiated on 26 Jul 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesUPC: 0093 0277. All with best if Sold by dates of 7/19/12 to 7/31/12.

Quantity recalledxx

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-1909-2012
FDA event ID: 62676
Recalling firm: GH Foods CA, Sacramento, CA
Brand: Trader Joe's
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 26 Jul 2012
FDA classified: 8 Aug 2012
Reported: 15 Aug 2012
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Onions

Timeline

26 Jul 2012	Recall initiated by company
8 Aug 2012	Classified by FDA	+13 days
15 Aug 2012	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

GH Foods CA received notification from Gills onions of a recall of onions due to Listeria Monocytogenes. GH Foods used the recalled onions in numerous product.

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

Trader Joe's Diced Onions, Garlic & Shallots; 2 lb package. Manufactured by GH Foods CA LLC, Rancho Cordova, CA.

Where it was distributed

CA, NV, AZ, UT, AZ, CO, NM, SD, WY, NE.

Arizona California Colorado Nebraska New Mexico Nevada South Dakota Utah Wyoming

Stores named: Trader Joe's

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

GH Foods CA received notification from Gills onions of a recall of onions due to Listeria Monocytogenes. GH Foods used the recalled onions in numerous product.

Which lots are affected?

UPC: 0093 0277. All with best if Sold by dates of 7/19/12 to 7/31/12.

Where was it sold?

CA, NV, AZ, UT, AZ, CO, NM, SD, WY, NE.

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 II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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

32 other products · FDA event 62676

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Garden Highway Chef Essentials Celery, Onions, diced recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Garden Highway Chef Essentials Celery, Onions, diced recalledGarden Highway	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Asian Stir Fry, packaged under the following labels recalledAsian Stir	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Sweet and Sour Stir Fry packaged under the following products recalledfollowing	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Raley's Mirepoix package recalled by GH Foods CARaley's Mirepoix	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Garden Highway Chef Essentials Carrots, Celery, Onions recalledGarden Highway	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Garden Highway Caldo mix recalled by GH Foods CAGarden Highway	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Garden Highway Green Peppers & Yellow Onion sliced 3/8" package recalledGarden Highway	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Mushroom Garlic Herb Steak Topper recalled by GH Foods CAfollowing	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Stuffed mushrooms, packaged under the following brand names recalledfollowing	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Signature Cafe Sandwich Philly Cheesesteak hot recalled by GH Foods CASignature Cafe	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Traditional Gourmet Portabella Mushrooms Garden Highway recalledChef Essentials	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Fiesta Bean Dip Tray packaged under Garden Highway recalledFiesta Bean	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Tuna Sandwich under Delish name recalled by GH Foods CA	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Bean Dip Tray w/Salsa packaged under Garden Highway label recalledBean	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Diced yellow onions cup packaged under the brand names recalled	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Bean Dip Tray NO Salsa packaged under Garden Highway label recalledBean	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Garden Highway Chef Essentials Pizza Crimini Mushrooms recalledGarden Highway	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Mushroom & Bleu Cheese Steak Topper recalled by GH Foods CAfollowing	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Stir Fry Vegetables package recalled by GH Foods CAStir Fry	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	and package under Chef Essentials name recalled by GH Foods CA	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Southwestern Snack Bites 5.0 oz, packaged under Delish brand name recalledunder Delish	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Southwest Style Portabella Mushrooms recalled by GH Foods CASouthwest	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Garden Highway Chef Essentials Pizza Style Portabella Mushrooms recalledGarden Highway	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Seasoned Squash, Onion & Dill sold under the following recalledfollowing	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Egg Salad Sandwich , 8.5 oz, packaged under Delish brand name recalledunder Delish	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Garden Highway Traditional Guacamole Kit package recalled by GH Foods CAGarden Highway	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Garden Highway Spicy Corn Salsa package recalled by GH Foods CAGarden Highway	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Bean Dip Bowl, packaged under Garden Highway label recalledBean	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Fajita Mix package recalled by GH Foods CAFajita Mix	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Fresh Pico de Gallo packaged under the following products recalledfollowing	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Cacciatore Mix under the name of Garden Highway Chef recalledCacciatore Mix	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states
15 Aug 2012	CLASS I	Pacific Coast Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms package recalled by GH Foods CAPacific Coast	GH Foods CA	Listeria	9 states

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