The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0681-2017·Announced 2016-12-21

Giant Eagle Recalls Buffalo Hot Peanuts Due to Undeclared Cashews and Wheat

Giant Eagle is recalling 248 units of Farmers Market Buffalo Hot Peanuts because they contain undeclared cashews and wheat. The error was caused by mislabeling at the manufacturer.

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 allergen mislabeling on common allergens (cashews and wheat), which meets the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. is recalling 248 units of clear plastic cups labeled as The Farmers Market Buffalo Hot Peanuts. The product has a net weight of 5 oz., UPC 3003499846, and a Best By date of 10/25/2016.

The recall was initiated because the peanuts contain undeclared cashews and wheat. This labeling error occurred at the manufacturer, where Farmer's Market Trail Mix was incorrectly labeled as Farmer's Market Buffalo Hot Peanuts.

The affected units were distributed in Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific UPC and Best By date listed above. If found, consumers should stop using the product and contact Giant Eagle for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Clear plastic cup labeled as: The Farmers Market Buffalo Hot Peanuts; Net Wt. 5 oz.; UPC 3003499846; Best By 10/25/2016
Manufacturer
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Affected units
248

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 10/25/2016

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states: