The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0796-2015·Announced 2015-01-28

Giant Eagle Recalls Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes Due to Undeclared Milk

Giant Eagle is recalling Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes in Pennsylvania and Ohio because the ingredient statement failed to declare milk.

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: "Ingredient statement failed to declare milk"

Plain-English summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 30,000 pounds of Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes. The product was packed from bulk into clam shell containers with Giant Eagle scale labels and distributed in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The recall is being issued because the ingredient statement failed to declare milk.

The recalled product is labeled as '100% Jumbo Lump Crab Cake' and is available in any net weight with any sell-by date. The expiration date is listed as 4 days from the packed-on date. The product was distributed by Giant Eagle, located in Pittsburgh, PA.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Giant Eagle scale labels. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. Individuals with a milk allergy should avoid consuming the product.

The recalled product

Product
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes packed from bulk into clam shell containers with Giant Eagle scale label 100% Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Sell by Date: any date Net Wt. any weight Giant Eagle Market District Distributed by Giant Eagle, Pittsburg, PA 15328
Manufacturer
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Category
Food — Seafood / Prepared
Hazard

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)

  • Expiration date: 4 days from packed on date

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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