Giant Eagle Diced Green Peppers Recalled for Listeria Contamination
Giant Eagle, Inc. is recalling frozen diced green peppers (10 oz., Best By 10/14/2023) distributed to stores in Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and Indiana because the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
What this means for you
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 source states the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, making this a theoretical risk of harm. Per the rubric, high-risk pathogens without reported illness are scored 3 (High).
Plain-English summary
Giant Eagle, Inc., based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is recalling Giant Eagle Diced Green Peppers in 10 oz. frozen bags (12 packages per case) with a Best By date of 10/14/2023. The recall was initiated after the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected products were distributed exclusively to Giant Eagle supermarkets in Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and Indiana. A total of 699 cases were distributed.
Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, children, the elderly, and people with compromised immune systems. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should dispose of it or return it to their point of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact Giant Eagle, Inc.
The recalled product
- Product
- Giant Eagle Diced Green Peppers, 10 oz. 283 g, Frozen bag, 12 packages per case , Best By 10/14/2023 .
- Manufacturer
- Giant Eagle, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Frozen Vegetables
- Hazard
- listeria
- pathogenic-contamination
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)
- Best by 10/14/2023
Distribution
Distributed in 5 states:
- IN
- MD
- OH
- PA
- WV
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