Legal news for Maryland product liability attorneys – Giant Food Inc announced through the FDA the recall of Party Platter Cookies for health risk do to undeclared almonds.
Landover, MD – (NewYorkInjuryNews.com) – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) www.fda.gov announced Giant Food LLC’s voluntary recall of its 24-ounce Party Platter Cookies, due to undeclared allergens, February 10, 2010.
The Maryland-based company recalled the Party Platter Cookies due to traces of almonds and an almond paste that could pose a potential health risk for consumers who could have an allergic reaction to the unlisted ingredient. The product was on shelves at Giant’s stores marked as a “Giant Food Party Platter Cookies with a UPC number 0200148262.” The cookies were sold in a rectangular packaging on a platter wrapped in plastic and sold in the bakery section of the store.
There have not been any reports of illness or allergic reaction in correlation to consuming the cookies. All consumers who have purchased the Giant Party Platter Cookies are advise to throw away the rest of the cookies and bring their receipt to the closest Giant supermarket to receive a full refund. For more information regarding this particular recall, consumers may reach Giant’s corporate brands line at (877) 846- 9949 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Corporation operates 180 supermarkets in Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Delaware. For more information on the company, visit Giant online at www.GiantFood.com.
Bridget Hom
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