The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-2033-2015·Announced 2015-05-06

Giant Eagle Cheese Danish Recalled for Undeclared Egg Allergen

Giant Eagle is recalling Cheese Danish products containing undeclared egg. Consumers with egg allergies should not consume these items.

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 as an FDA Class I recall, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Undeclared major allergens like egg can trigger severe anaphylactic reactions.

Plain-English summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Cheese Danish 2 Count products (PLU 59779) because they contain undeclared egg. The affected products are packaged in clear plastic clamshells and weigh 6.0 oz. The recall involves 27,928 units distributed in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

The recall is due to a labeling error where the product contains egg, a major food allergen, but this ingredient is not listed on the packaging. The products have a sell-by date of up to and including March 28, 2015.

Consumers with egg allergies should not consume these products. Individuals who have consumed the product and experienced an allergic reaction should seek medical attention. Consumers can contact Giant Eagle for more information or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
CHEESE DANISH 2 COUNT; PLU: 59779; NET WT 6.0 oz.; CONTAINS: WHEAT, SOY, MILK; In clear plastic clamshell
Manufacturer
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Category
Food — Bakery / Pastry
Hazard

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (1)

  • Sell By: (up to and including) 3/28/15

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Giant Eagle, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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