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.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (egg/lysozyme), which corresponds to a High severity score under the rubric.
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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