Gills Onions, LLC: Food Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: F-1539-2012)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

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.

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: May 19, 2012

Date Posted: June 27, 2012

Recall Number: F-1539-2012

Event ID: 61896

Reason for Recall:

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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 2,360 lbs total

Code Information:

lot code 51RDA1A2119

Distribution Pattern:

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.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated