Agency classClass IOur severity:Critical FDA (Food)·F-2045-2015·Announced 2015-05-06

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, which was identified after a consumer reported an allergic reaction.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which per the rubric mandates a score of 5 (Critical) regardless of other factors, as it represents a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. is recalling all varieties and packaging configurations of Cut Out Cookies labeled as Cut Out Cookies 12-Pack, 24 oz., inside clear plastic containers. These products were sold exclusively at the Market District bakery department service counter. The recall was initiated due to an undeclared milk allergen detected after the company received a consumer complaint regarding an allergic reaction.

The affected products are identified by PLU 69748 and have Sell By Dates through March 21st. The recall covers distribution in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, and West Virginia. The label on these products includes a statement indicating they were "processed on shared equipment."

Consumers who purchased these cookies should stop consuming them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or disposal. Individuals with a milk allergy should be particularly cautious and avoid any products that may have been cross-contaminated or mislabeled.

The recalled product

Product: All varieties and packaging configurations of cut out cookies labeled as Cut Out Cookies 12-Pack, 24 oz., inside clear plastic containers,"processed on shared equipment" statement on label, sold exclusively at the Market District bakery department service counter .
Manufacturer: Giant Eagle, Inc.
Category: Food — Bakery / Cookies
Hazard: allergen-milk

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)

PLU 69748
all Sell By Dates through March 21st

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

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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Same manufacturer · Giant Eagle, Inc.

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