The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0726-2016·Announced 2016-03-16

Giant Eagle Recalls Japanese Breaded Cod Fillets Due to Undeclared Soy Allergen

Giant Eagle is voluntarily recalling Japanese Breaded Cod Fillets sold in Pennsylvania and Ohio because they contain an undeclared soy allergen.

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 a common allergen (soy), which meets the criteria for a High severity score (3) under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 420 units of Giant Eagle brand Japanese Breaded Cod Fillets. The product is a refrigerated, fresh, Panko breaded cod fillet packed in a blue foam tray with plastic overwrap. It was prepared and sold from the Seafood department inside Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets.

The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared soy allergen in the product. The affected lot codes are all those up to and including February 8, 2016. The fillets were sold from August 2015 through February 4, 2016, with various expiration dates. The product was distributed in Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific label and lot codes. If they have the recalled product, they should discard it or return it to the store of purchase. Individuals with a soy allergy should avoid consuming the product.

The recalled product

Product
Refrigerated, fresh, Panko breaded cod fillet packed in blue foam tray with plastic overwrap. Label reading: Giant Eagle Japanese Breaded Cod Fillet various weights. Distributed by: Giant Eagle, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Sold from August 2015 to present with various expiratio
Manufacturer
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Affected units
420

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)

  • UPC: starting with 268106

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.