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fda_logo_nyreblog_com_.gifCool Creations, LLC Recalls Specific Packages Of Products Containing Onions Because Of Possible Health Risk Due To Gills Onions Expanded Recall

Cool Creations, LLC of North Kansas City, Missouri is recalling specific packages of products containing onions (see product list below), because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Product was distributed to retailers across Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. The affected product can be identified by the lot code 12201 - 12208 which were distributed July 19 - July 26, 2012. Products are branded as either Cool Creations, LLC or Fiesta Garden Fresh Salsa.

Product Description Net Weight (oz) UPC
Bean Dip Bowl 10 oz 815970011198
Bean Dip Platter 45 oz 815970010375
Bean Dip Bowl 20 oz 815970010368
Bean Dip Tray 20 oz 815970011648
Diced Yellow Onion 10 oz 815970011082
Diced Yellow Onion 5 oz 815970010153
Pico de Gallo 16 oz 815970011013
Pico de Gallo 8 oz 815970010252
Fajita Mix Griller 10 oz 815970011341
Potato & Mushroom Griller 12 oz 815970011334
Beef Stew Kit 32 oz 815970011150
Vegetable Medley Griller 20 oz 815970011259
Asparagus Medley Griller 10 oz 815970011440
Squash Medley Griller 12 oz 815970011389
Kabob Kit 24 oz 815970011792
Fiesta Salsa BEAN CORN 16 oz 829595000055
Fiesta Salsa GARLIC 16 oz 829595000062
Fiesta Salsa HOT 16 oz 829595000048
Fiesta Salsa MILD 16 oz 829595000017
Fiesta Salsa PINEAPPLE 16 oz 829595000079

No illnesses have been reported to date.

As a precautionary measure, Gills Onions has expanded its July 18 recall to include all product processed in a facility in which Listeria monocytogenes was detected. The presence of Listeria has not been confirmed in products received by Cool Creations, LLC. Gills Onions and FDA have been conducting concurrent investigations into the possible cause of contamination that led to the company's July 18 recall. The Gills Onions facility has been out of service since July 17, pending the outcome of the investigations and mitigation efforts.

Cool Creations, LLC is fully cooperating with the FDA in accordance with the recall issued by Gills Onions to remove product from commerce. No illnesses have been linked to this recall. Consumers should dispose of the product immediately. Consumers with questions can contact Cool Creations, LLC at 1-816-421-1116 M-F 7am-3pm CST.

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