The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-2022-2015·Announced 2015-04-29

Giant Eagle Recalls Japanese Breaded Cod Fillet for Undeclared Soy

Giant Eagle is recalling Japanese Breaded Cod Fillet because it contains undeclared soy, a major food allergen.

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: "Giant Eagle is recalling store-made Giant Eagle Japanese Breaded Cod Fillet due to undeclared Soy"

Plain-English summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. is recalling store-made Giant Eagle Japanese Breaded Cod Fillet due to undeclared soy. The product is sold on foam trays with flexible plastic overwrap and contains fish, wheat, milk, and egg.

The recall affects 1,725 units distributed in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The sell-by date for the affected product is up to and including March 26, 2015.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their sell-by dates and contact Giant Eagle for a refund or replacement. Individuals with a soy allergy should avoid consuming the product.

The recalled product

Product
Giant Eagle Japanese Breaded Cod Fillet various weights Contains: Fish, Wheat, Milk, Egg Dist. By: Giant Eagle Mkts. Co., Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Sell by: (up to and including) 3/26/2015 Sold on foam trays with flexible plastic overwrap.
Manufacturer
Giant Eagle, Inc.

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 (2)

  • Sell by: (up to) March 26
  • 2015

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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