May 21, 2012 – According to reports 2360 pounds of diced red onions were recalled due to threats of Listeria. According to the California based company Gillis Onions, 2360 pounds of diced red onions were recalled due to a possible listeria contamination. The company said the recalled onions were sent to distributors in California, Texas, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Illinois, Idaho, Arkansas, Michigan, Ohio, New Jersey, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. They were also distributed to Canada, the company said.
The use by dates according to Gillis Onions on the red diced onions that were recalled is May 14, 15, and 17. The California company said that no illness has been reported and is advising consumers to throw the recalled red onions away. The diced onions come in a clear 7 ounce container and were sold to distributors in a clear 5 pound plastic bag.
Gillis Onions issued the recall of the onions voluntarily after a routine test directed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Sources:
http://www.oregonlive.com/health/index.ssf/2012/05/diced_red_onions_sold_to_orego.html