Giant Eagle Recalls Market District Pretzels Due to Undeclared Pecans
Giant Eagle is recalling Market District Gourmet Pretzels because they contain undeclared pecans, a major food allergen.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (pecans), which meets the criteria for a High severity score (3) under the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Giant Eagle is recalling Market District Gourmet Pretzel Gift Bags (PLU 45505, 9 oz) and Market District Gourmet Pretzel Platters (PLU 25206, 48 oz) due to undeclared pecans. The recall involves 192 units of chocolate-covered pretzels that were distributed in Ohio and Pennsylvania. The products have a shelf life through April 3, 2021.
The recall was initiated because the products contain pecans, which are not listed on the label. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with a pecan or tree nut allergy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this as a Class II recall.
Consumers who purchased these products should check their pantry for the specific PLU numbers and shelf life dates listed above. If found, consumers should stop using the product and contact Giant Eagle for a refund or further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Market District Gourmet Pretzel Gift Bag PLU 45505 Net Wt 9 oz Market District Gourmet Pretzel Platter PLU 25206 Net Wt 48 oz
- Manufacturer
- Giant Eagle
- Category
- Food — Bakery / Snacks
- Affected units
- 192
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)
- Shelf life through 4/3/21
Distribution
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