Frozen Food Development: Giant Eagle Frozen Diced Green Peppers Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Agency Publication Date: December 30, 2021

Summary

Frozen Food Development is recalling approximately 20,825 pounds of Giant Eagle brand Diced Green Peppers because they tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The recall includes 10 oz. poly bags and bulk 22 lb. cases sold at Giant Eagle locations. No illnesses have been reported to date, but the contamination was discovered during routine testing by the company. Consumers who have purchased these products should not eat them and should return them to the store where they were bought for a full refund.

Risk

The product is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Listeria infection can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

What You Should Do

Check your freezer for Giant Eagle Diced Green Peppers in 10 oz. poly bags or bulk 22 lb. cases.
Identify affected products by looking for the following codes and expiration dates: R16372 (Exp 03/12/2023), R16514 (Exp 09/30/2022), R17422 (Exp 01/21/2023), R17117 (Exp 08/12/2023), R17133 (Exp 04/14/2023), and R18388 (Exp 10/14/2023).
Immediately stop using the product and do not consume it.
Return any affected products to the Giant Eagle location where they were purchased to receive a full refund.
If you have questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Return for refund

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: Giant Eagle Diced Green Peppers (10 oz. poly bag)

Item Code:

Recall #: F-0356-2022

Lot Numbers:

R16372 (Exp 03/12/2023)

R16514 (Exp 09/30/2022)

R17422 (Exp 01/21/2023)

R17117 (Exp 08/12/2023)

R17133 (Exp 04/14/2023)

R18388 (Exp 10/14/2023)

Date Ranges: Expiration 03/12/2023, Expiration 09/30/2022, Expiration 01/21/2023, Expiration 08/12/2023, Expiration 04/14/2023, Expiration 10/14/2023

Product: Giant Eagle Diced Green Peppers (22 lb. bulk case/bag)

Item Code:

Recall #: F-0356-2022

Lot Numbers:

R16372 (Exp 03/12/2023)

R16514 (Exp 09/30/2022)

R17422 (Exp 01/21/2023)

R17117 (Exp 08/12/2023)

R17133 (Exp 04/14/2023)

R18388 (Exp 10/14/2023)

Date Ranges: Expiration 03/12/2023, Expiration 09/30/2022, Expiration 01/21/2023, Expiration 08/12/2023, Expiration 04/14/2023, Expiration 10/14/2023

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 89148

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Frozen Food Development

Sold By: Giant Eagle

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 20,825 lbs.

Distributed To: Pennsylvania

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your freezer for Giant Eagle Diced Green Peppers in 10 oz. poly bags or bulk 22 lb. cases.

Identify affected products by looking for the following codes and expiration dates: R16372 (Exp 03/12/2023), R16514 (Exp 09/30/2022), R17422 (Exp 01/21/2023), R17117 (Exp 08/12/2023), R17133 (Exp 04/14/2023), and R18388 (Exp 10/14/2023).

Immediately stop using the product and do not consume it.

Return any affected products to the Giant Eagle location where they were purchased to receive a full refund.

If you have questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Affected Products

Product: Giant Eagle Diced Green Peppers (10 oz. poly bag)

Item Code:

Recall #: F-0356-2022

Lot Numbers:

R16372 (Exp 03/12/2023)

R16514 (Exp 09/30/2022)

R17422 (Exp 01/21/2023)

R17117 (Exp 08/12/2023)

R17133 (Exp 04/14/2023)

R18388 (Exp 10/14/2023)

Date Ranges: Expiration 03/12/2023, Expiration 09/30/2022, Expiration 01/21/2023, Expiration 08/12/2023, Expiration 04/14/2023, Expiration 10/14/2023

Product: Giant Eagle Diced Green Peppers (22 lb. bulk case/bag)

Item Code:

Recall #: F-0356-2022

Lot Numbers:

R16372 (Exp 03/12/2023)

R16514 (Exp 09/30/2022)

R17422 (Exp 01/21/2023)

R17117 (Exp 08/12/2023)

R17133 (Exp 04/14/2023)

R18388 (Exp 10/14/2023)

Date Ranges: Expiration 03/12/2023, Expiration 09/30/2022, Expiration 01/21/2023, Expiration 08/12/2023, Expiration 04/14/2023, Expiration 10/14/2023