The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0334-2018·Announced 2017-11-22

Giant Eagle Recalls Breaded Shrimp for Undeclared Egg Allergen

Giant Eagle is voluntarily recalling Breaded Shrimp sold in prepared foods sections due to an undeclared egg allergen.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Giant Eagle Voluntarily Recalls Breaded Shrimp Due to an Undeclared Egg Allergen. All lot codes up to and including best by October 24, 2017 of Giant Eagle brand Breaded Shrimp, prepared and sold from the Prepared Foods grab and go…"

Plain-English summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. is voluntarily recalling its Breaded Shrimp product due to an undeclared egg allergen. The product was prepared and sold from the Prepared Foods grab and go sections inside Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets.

The recall includes all lot codes up to and including the best by date of October 24, 2017. The product was sold through October 19, 2017. It is refrigerated, packed in a plastic clam shell, and identified by PLU # 86815.

Consumers with this product should not consume it. Individuals with an egg allergy should be particularly cautious. The recall covers distribution in Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

The recalled product

Product
Giant Eagle Breaded Shrimp Pittsburgh, PA 15238 PLU # 86815 refrigerated, packed in plastic clam shell. Sell by dates: up to and including Oct 25 2017. Located in the Grab "n Go refrigerated cases at Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets.
Manufacturer
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Category
Food — Prepared Foods
Hazard
Affected units
554

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • up to and including Sell By: Oct 25 17. PLU # 86815

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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