The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0616-2016·Announced 2016-02-24

Giant Eagle Recalls Soft Pretzels for Undeclared Walnuts

Giant Eagle is recalling approximately 23,000 units of soft pretzels sold in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana because they contain undeclared walnuts.

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: "Product contained undeclared walnuts"

Plain-English summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 23,000 units of Baked, W/WO Icing Soft Pretzel in rigid plastic. The product is labeled as "New Year's Pretzel" with a Sell By date of 01/04/2016, PLU 39739, and UPC 23979 80499.

The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared walnuts. This is a significant allergen hazard for consumers with walnut allergies. The affected units were distributed in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana.

Consumers who purchased these pretzels should stop eating them immediately and return them to the store of purchase for a refund or dispose of them. Individuals with a walnut allergy should seek medical attention if they have consumed the product and are experiencing symptoms.

The recalled product

Product
Baked, W/WO Icing Soft Pretzel in rigid plastic labeled as: New Year's Pretzel Sell By: 01/04/2016 PLU: 39739 UPC: 23979 80499
Manufacturer
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Category
Food — Bakery
Hazard
Affected units
23,000

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)

  • Sell By: 01/04/2016

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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