The Recall Desk
HighFDA (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.

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 recall involves undeclared walnuts, a common allergen, which fits the rubric criterion for 'Allergen mislabeling on common allergens' resulting in a High severity score.

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.
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: