Giant Eagle Recalls Cut Out Cookies Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen
Giant Eagle is recalling cut out cookies sold in its bakeries because they contain an undeclared milk allergen. The recall follows a consumer complaint of an allergic reaction.
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 source text explicitly states the agency classification is Class I, which mandates a minimum score of 4. Additionally, the source mentions a consumer complaint of an allergic reaction, indicating a reported adverse health event, which aligns with the criteria for a Critical (5) severity score involving reported injury or serious risk.
Plain-English summary
Giant Eagle, Inc. is recalling all varieties and packaging configurations of tinted sugar decorated cut out cookies labeled as Cut Out Cookies and OTC Seasonal Cut Out Cookie. The products were sold individually behind the bakery department service counter and pre-packaged in 2-count (5oz) and 10-count (15oz) clear plastic containers. The labels include a "processed on shared equipment" statement.
The recall was initiated after the company received a consumer complaint regarding an allergic reaction. The investigation revealed that the cookies contain an undeclared milk allergen. The affected products are identified by PLUs 77993 and 89685 and have Sell By Dates through March 21st.
The recalled cookies were distributed in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, and West Virginia. Consumers who purchased these products should stop eating them and return them to the store of purchase for a refund or contact Giant Eagle for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- All varieties and packaging configurations of tinted sugar decorated cut out cookies labeled as Cut Out Cookies and OTC Seasonal Cut Out Cookie, 1oz and 2oz sold individually behind the bakery department service counter and also pre-packaged in 2 counts (5oz), 10 counts (15oz), i
- 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 77993 and 89685
- 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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