The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1790-2013·Announced 2013-08-14

Giant Eagle Chocolate Covered Peanuts Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Giant Eagle is recalling Chocolate Covered Peanuts because the label fails to clearly state the presence of a milk allergen, listing only whey.

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 (milk), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Giant Eagle has issued a recall for Giant Eagle Candy Place Chocolate Covered Peanuts, Net Wt. 5 oz, with UPC code 3003404313. The product is being recalled because it contains whey in the ingredients, but the label does not clearly state that there is a milk allergen. Only whey is listed in the ingredient statement.

The product was distributed by Giant Eagle, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, and was sold in Giant Eagle retail stores in 4 states. The product was packaged in a facility that also processes peanuts, nuts, milk products, soy, wheat, sesame seeds, whey, and eggs.

Consumers with a milk allergy should not consume this product. Those who have purchased the item should check their pantry and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Giant Eagle Candy Place Chocolate Covered Peanuts NET WT. 5 OZ, UPC code 3003404313 This product was packaged in a facility that also processes peanuts, nuts, milk products, soy, wheat, sesame seeds, whey and eggs. Distributed By: Giant Eagle, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA 15328-2809
Manufacturer
Giant Eagle

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

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Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.