COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT
Giant Eagle Voluntarily Recalls Select Items Due to an Undeclared Milk Allergen
This recall has been completed and FDA has terminated this recall.
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- Company Announcement Date:
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- Product Type:
- Food & Beverages
Allergens
Food & Beverage Safety - Reason for Announcement:
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Recall Reason DescriptionUndeclared Milk Allergen
- Company Name:
- Giant Eagle, Inc.
- Brand Name:
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Brand Name(s)Market District, Giant Eagle
- Product Description:
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Product DescriptionToasted crumb tilapia, breaded chicken breast
Company Announcement
Giant Eagle, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of Market District Toasted Crumb Tilapia and Giant Eagle Toasted Crumb Tilapia sold fresh from the seafood department of its supermarkets, and Giant Eagle Breaded Chicken Breast sold in the prepared foods department, due to an undeclared milk allergen. People who have an allergy, or severe sensitivity to milk, may experience serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.
| Product Description | Impacted PLU (s) | Department | Dates Available In-store |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market District Toasted Crumb Tilapia | 09123 | Seafood | March 10 – June 9, 2017 |
| Giant Eagle Toasted Crumb Tilapia | 69123 | Seafood | March 10 – June 9, 2017 |
| Giant Eagle Breaded Chicken Breast | 86571 | Prepared Foods | June 3 – 10, 2017 |
There have been no reported illnesses associated with these recalls to date. These items are part of national, voluntary recalls issued by the product suppliers, Slade Gorton and Co., Inc. (Tilapia) and Gourmet Boutique LLC (Chicken).
Customers who have purchased the affected product should dispose of it or return it to their local Giant Eagle or Market District store for a refund. Customers with questions may call Giant Eagle Customer Care at 1-800-553-2324 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST.
In addition to this public communication regarding the recall, Giant Eagle initiated its consumer recall telephone notification process. The consumer recall process uses purchase data and consumer telephone numbers housed in the Giant Eagle Advantage Card database to alert those households that purchased the affected product and have updated telephone contact information in the database.
Company Contact Information
- Consumers:
- Giant Eagle Customer Care
- 1-800-553-2324
- Media:
- Dan Donovan
- 412-967-4551
- media.relations@gianteagle.com
