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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0340-2021/FDA enforcement
Giant Eagle·Food·Feb 17, 2021

Market District Gourmet Pretzel Gift Bag Plu 45505 NET WT 9 OZ Market District Gourmet Pretzel…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Undeclared pecans in chocolate covered pretzels

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Tree nuts such as almonds or walnuts were not declared, posing a risk to people with tree-nut allergy.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, OH, PAMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameGiant Eagle
Recalling firmGiant EaglePittsburgh, PA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Shelf life through 4/3/21
Distribution area
INOHPA

Distributed in OH and PA

United States

Quantity affected192 units
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 24, 2021
FDA recall numberF-0340-2021

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Giant Eagle initiated this food recall on February 17, 2021. The FDA enforcement report states: Undeclared pecans in chocolate covered pretzels. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributed in OH and PA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Undeclared pecans in chocolate covered pretzels

Market District Gourmet Pretzel Gift Bag Plu 45505 NET WT 9 OZ Market District Gourmet Pretzel… was made or distributed by Giant Eagle in Pittsburgh, PA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0340-2021, dated March 24, 2021.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared tree nuts

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, digestive symptoms or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a tree-nut allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed tree-nut allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Market District Gourmet Pretzel Gift Bag Plu 45505 NET WT 9 OZ Market District Gourmet Pretzel… recall?

Giant Eagle recalled Market District Gourmet Pretzel Gift Bag Plu 45505 NET WT 9 OZ Market District Gourmet Pretzel… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0340-2021. Undeclared pecans in chocolate covered pretzels

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Giant Eagle recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0340-2021. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.