Certain GILLS ONIONS brand FRESH DICED RED ONIONS, FRESH DICED YELLOW ONIONS, and FRESH DICED CELERY
| Product | UPC* | Lot Code | Best Before Date / Use By Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Diced Yellow Onions | 6 43550 00044 3 | 22YAA1A2184 | 07/18/12 07/19/12 07/20/12 |
| Fresh Diced Red Onions | 6 43550 00045 0 | 22RAA1A2184 | 07/18/12 07/19/12 07/20/12 |
| Fresh Diced Celery & Onions | 6 43550 00046 7 | 22YAA1A2184 | 07/18/12 07/19/12 07/20/12 |
*The UPC can also be found on products not included in this recall, please refer to the lot code in order to identify the recalled product.
These products may have been distributed nationally.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness. Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like illness, however, infections during pregnancy can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
The CFIA is working with Canadian importers, distributors, and retailers to recall the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recalls.