May 24, 2012: Gills Onions Recalls Red Onions Because Of Health Concern

On May 22, 2012, Gills Onions out of Oxnard, CA has recalled one lot of chopped red onions because of the threat of a Listeria monocytogenes contamination. 

Listeria is an organism that can cause the infection, listeriosis.  Initial symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, fatigue, and sometimes gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.  Infected pregnant women may experience only mild flu-like symptoms; however, infections during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage, premature delivery, stillbirth, or septicemia (blood infection) or meningitis in the newborn.

The onion recall included 2,360 pounds of chopped onion that were shipped to retailers in Canada and foodservice destinations in many states including: California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Idaho, Texas, Illinois, Michigan, Arkansas, Ohio, Tennessee, New Jersey, Georgia, and Florida. 

According to the FDA:

Recalled product sold at retail was packaged in a 7oz. clear plastic clamshell, labeled Gills Onions with the May 17, 2012 use-by-date and the lot code 51RDA1A2119 stamped on the UPC label. The UPC number in Canada is 643550 00045 0 and the UPC number in the United States is 643550 00041 2….Product sold to foodservice customers was packaged in 5 lb clear plastic bags, identified as Gills Onions Diced Red Onions, and stamped with an expiration date of May 14 or 15, 2012. The lot code 51RDA1A2119 is also stamped on both the bag and box.

The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg represents victims of Listeria outbreaks nationwide.  We are ready to help you. If you have been injured as a result of Listeria food poisoning and you have a question concerning you legal rights, please call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274.