The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0358-2024·Announced 2023-11-15

Gills Onions Diced Yellow Onions Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Gills Onions is recalling 24,430 lb of diced yellow onions due to potential Salmonella Thompson contamination. The affected product was distributed across the United States and Canada.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification and the presence of Salmonella Thompson (a high-risk pathogen) warrant a Severe designation. Regulatory standards mandate a minimum score of 4 for FDA Class I recalls, regardless of whether illnesses have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Gills Onions, LLC is recalling 24,430 pounds of fresh diced yellow onions due to potential contamination with Salmonella Thompson. The product is a 2/5 pound package with 3/8" dice in a zipper bag, identified by product code 6510381006. Affected lot codes include: 223YAM4A2R219, 223YAM4B2R219, 223YAS2A2R220, 223YAS2A2R221, 223YAS3A1P208, 223YAS3A1P216, 223YAS3A2R207, 223YAS3B1P209, 223YAS3B2R213, and 923Y073A2R205.

The product was distributed to distributors in multiple states across the United States and Canadian provinces. U.S. distribution included Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Canadian distribution included Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario.

Salmonella Thompson is a pathogenic bacterium capable of causing foodborne illness. This FDA Class I recall was initiated due to the potential for product contamination with this organism.

The recalled product

Product
Gills Onions 2/5 LB CTN FRESH 3/8" DICED YELLOW ONION W/ZIPPER
Manufacturer
Gills Onions, LLC
Category
Food — Fresh Produce
Hazard
  • salmonella

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Product 6510381006

Distribution

Distributed in 36 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • ND
  • NE
  • NM
  • NV
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI

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