Product Recalls

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A food recall is voluntary, initiated by a manufacturer or distributor to protect the public from products that may cause health problems or may be misbranded (incorrect labeling and/or packaging).

There are three types of recalls:

Class I - This is the most serious. Eating the food may cause health problems or even death.

Class II - This involves a potential health hazard where there is a remote probability of a health problem if the food is eaten.

Class III - This involves a situation where eating the product will not cause a health problem, but the product still is in violation of a Federal regulation.

FDA Product Recall Search Tools

While we post important information about the recall of products we carry in our stores on our website, we are including these FDA Search Tools that will allow you to view the full list of the products that have been affected.

PRODUCT RECALL: Fairbanks Farms Ground Beef

Advisory Date: November 2, 2009

Ground beef sold in Giant Food stores in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and the District of Columbia was NOT affected by the recent recall from Fairbanks Farms. Ground beef sold in our stores, including Nature's Promise ground beef, is not supplied by Fairbanks Farms.

Reports in the media that ground beef was recalled at Giant stores, refer to another Giant Food chain in Pennsylvania.

Customers with questions can call Giant's Customer Service at 1-888-469-4426, M-F 9am -5 pm ET.

PRODUCT RECALL: Breyer's Ice Cream

Advisory Date: October 23, 2009
Product: Breyer All Natural Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream UPC Code: 077567254245 Size: 48 oz.

Reason: Cookie & Cream Ice Cream was incorrectly packaged into Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream packaging. Cookies and Cream Ice Cream contains allergens not declared on the Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream package.

Customers may return product to any Giant store for a full refund.

Customers with questions can also call Giant's Customer Service at 1-888-469-4426, (M-F 9am -5 pm ET).

PRODUCT RECALL: Hostess Scary Cakes 8 Pk

Recall Date: October 9, 2009
Product: Hostess Scary Cakes 8 Pk Size: 14 oz. UPC Code: 450000142 Product Date: Oct. 22 087 267 Available at Giant: Yes

Reason: Hostess Sno Balls were incorrectly packaged in Hostess® Scary Cakes Monster Cakes packaging. Sno Balls contain coconut which is a known allergen.

Customers may return product to any Giant store for a full refund.

Customers with questions can contact Hostess at 215-552-8622. Customers can also call Giant's Customer Service at 1-888-469-4426, (M-F 9am -5 pm ET).

PRODUCT RECALL: Cottontails Icy Bite Teether Keys

Recall Date: July 20, 2009
Product: Cottontails Icy Bite Teether Keys UPC Code: 0-41520-86670 Product Code: All

Reason: The gel inside the teether key may be contaminated with Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus circulans.

Customers who have purchased the affected product should discard it bring their purchase receipt to any store for a full refund.

To date, there have been no reports of illnesses associated with ingestion of these products. These bacteria generally do not cause illness. However, the bacteria can affect children with weakened immune systems, causing stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea if the teether is punctured and the liquid from the teether is ingested

Consumers with questions may call our corporate brands toll-free line at 1-877-9949, (M-F, 9 am - 1 pm EST); or the Giant customer service line at 1-888-469-4426, (M-F 9am -5 pm ET). Consumer may also call Luv 'N Care, LTD at 1-800-256-2399, ext. 3106, (M-F, 8 am - 5 pm, CST).

Recent Product Recalls

  • FDA Product Recalls
  • Fairbanks Farms Ground Beef Recall
  • Breyer's Ice Cream
  • Hostess Scary Cakes 8 Pk
  • Cottontails Icy Bite Teether Keys
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