17 MAY - 23 MAY 2012
Gill recalls onions after Canadian officials discover Listeria monocytogenes
19 May 2012 - Gills Onions initiated a voluntary recall of 2,360 pounds of diced red onions over Listeria monocytogenes contamination fears.
The recalled product was distributed to retailers and food service distributors in Canada and several US states including California, Washington, Arizona and New Jersey.
“The product is beyond its use-by-date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall, and no other Gills Onions product is affected by this recall,” said the firm.
“This voluntary recall was initiated as a result of a routine and random test directed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.”
“Gills Onions is keeping the US Food and Drug Administration and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency informed of its recall process to assure that consumers are properly alerted.”
