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.
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 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.
- Category
- Food — Snacks / Nuts
- 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
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