Giant Eagle Recalls Iced Cut Out Cookies Due to Undeclared Milk
Giant Eagle is recalling iced cut out cookies sold in its bakeries because they contain an undeclared milk allergen.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which is defined as a serious health hazard. The rubric mandates a score of 5 for FDA Class I recalls.
Plain-English summary
Giant Eagle, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all varieties and packaging configurations of iced cut out cookies sold in its bakeries. The affected products are labeled as "Decorated Cut Out Cookie" and "Cut Out Cookies." They are sold individually in 1oz and 2oz sizes behind the bakery department service counter, as well as pre-packaged in 2-count (5oz) and 10-count (15oz) clear plastic containers. The labels state "processed on shared equipment."
The recall was initiated after Giant Eagle received a consumer complaint regarding an allergic reaction. The company identified an undeclared milk allergen in the products. The recall covers products with PLUs 17972 and 37973 and all Sell By Dates through March 21st. The products were distributed in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, and West Virginia.
Consumers who purchased these cookies should stop eating them and return them to the store of purchase for a refund. Individuals with a milk allergy should be particularly cautious and avoid consuming any remaining product.
The recalled product
- Product
- All varieties and packaging configurations of iced cut out cookies, labeled as Decorated Cut Out Cookie and Cut Out Cookies, 1oz and 2oz sold individually behind the bakery department service counter, and also pre-packaged in 2 counts (5oz), 10 counts (15oz), inside clear plastic
- Manufacturer
- Giant Eagle, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Bakery
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)
- PLUs 17972 and 37973
- all Sell By Dates through March 21st
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 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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