Giant Eagle

Recall #F-1790-2013 · Initiated 2013-07-24

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What happened

Giant Eagle is recalling Chocolate Covered Peanuts (5 oz, UPC 3003404313) because the product contains whey (a milk ingredient) but the label doesn't clearly identify milk as an allergen. The label only lists "whey" in the ingredients, which may not alert people with milk allergies.

Who is at risk

People with milk allergies or dairy sensitivity should be concerned, as they may not recognize whey as a milk product from the current label.

What to do

If you have a milk allergy and purchased this product, do not eat it. Check your home for this specific item (UPC 3003404313) and return it to your Giant Eagle store for a refund. The recall affects Giant Eagle stores in 4 states.

Product

Giant Eagle Candy Place Chocolate Covered Peanuts NET WT. 5 OZ, UPC code 3003404313 This product was packaged in a facility that also processes peanuts, nuts, milk products, soy, wheat, sesame seeds, whey and eggs. Distributed By: Giant Eagle, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA 15328-2809

Reason for recall

The firm has issued a recall on Giant Eagle Candy Place Chocolate Covered Peanuts with UPC 3003404313. The product has whey in the ingredients and the label does not clearly state that there is a milk allergen. (only whey is listed in the ingredient statement).

Quantity affected

unknown

Distribution

Giant Eagle retail stores in 4 states.

Lot / code info

All codes

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2015-05-18