Giant Eagle, Inc.

Recall #F-0355-2022 · Initiated 2021-11-29

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What happened

Giant Eagle brand frozen diced green peppers with a best-by date of 10/14/2023 are being recalled because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The affected product was sold only at Giant supermarkets in Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and Indiana.

Who is at risk

While anyone can get sick from Listeria, pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of serious illness.

What to do

Check your freezer for this product and do not eat it. If you have the recalled peppers, throw them away or return them to your local Giant supermarket. Contact your doctor if you've eaten this product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal issues.

Product

Giant Eagle Diced Green Peppers, 10 oz. 283 g, Frozen bag, 12 packages per case , Best By 10/14/2023 .

Reason for recall

Giant Eagle, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA has initiated a recall of Giant Eagle Diced Green Peppers, 10 oz. 283 g, Frozen bag, 12 packages per case, Best By 10/14/2023 because the product tested positive for Listeriosis Monocytogenes.

Quantity affected

699 cases

Distribution

All products were distributed to only Giant Supermarket's in the following States: MD, PA, WV, OH and IN

Lot / code info

Best by 10/14/2023

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Terminated

2022-03-03