The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1308-2013·Announced 2013-04-17

Giant Eagle Cookies Recalled for Undeclared Soy Allergen

Giant Eagle is recalling Lotsa Chocolate Chip Cookies because the labels fail to declare soy lecithin, a major allergen present in the product.

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 the mislabeling of a common allergen (soy), which corresponds to the 'High' severity criterion in the rubric for allergen mislabeling on common allergens.

Plain-English summary

Giant Eagle is recalling 170 cases of Lotsa Chocolate Chip Cookies. The recall was initiated because the product labels do not accurately state the ingredients, nutrition facts, or allergens. Specifically, an incorrect label was placed on the product that fails to declare soy lecithin, even though the actual product contains this ingredient.

The affected products are identified by lot numbers 073013 and 072313. These items were distributed to Giant Eagle stores in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

Consumers who purchased these specific lots should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it. Individuals with a soy allergy should be particularly cautious, as the undeclared allergen poses a risk of an allergic reaction.

The recalled product

Product
Giant Eagle Lotsa Chocolate Chip Cookies
Manufacturer
Giant Eagle
Affected units
170

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)

  • Lot numbers 073013 and 072313

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states: