The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-2173-2015·Announced 2015-05-13

Giant Eagle Store-Cut Fontal Cheese Recalled for Undeclared Egg Allergen

Giant Eagle is recalling store-cut Fontal cheese because it contains lysozyme, an egg allergen, that was not declared on the label.

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: "Retail store cut cheese packages did not declare the presence of Lysozyme, an egg allergen."

Plain-English summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. is recalling store-cut Fontal cheese wrapped in plastic wrap. The product is identified as Belgium Imported Fontal - CD with PLU 16124 and a sell-by date up to and including 04/23/2015. Approximately 225 units were distributed since 1/19/2015 in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

The recall was initiated because the cheese packages did not declare the presence of lysozyme, which is an egg allergen. This labeling omission poses a risk to consumers with egg allergies.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific PLU and sell-by date. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the store of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Giant Eagle Store cut Fontal Cheese wrapped in plastic wrap Belgium Imported Fontal - CD; Sell By: (up to and including) 04/23/2015 PLU: 16124 Giant Eagle Distributed by: Giant Eagle, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Manufacturer
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Category
Food — Dairy / Cheese
Hazard

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 (1)

  • Sell By: (up to and including) 04/23/2015

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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