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FDA Food Critical Class I Terminated

MD G&G Greek Salad PLU#23662500000. Expiration date 8/4/2020. Ingredients: SALAD [ROMAINE LETTUCE, PEPPERONCINI (PEPPERS, WATER, SALT, VINEGAR, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE (AS PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM BISULFITE (TO ENHANCE COLOR), FD&C YELLOW #5), BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE (SEE DRESSING CUP), GRAPE LEAVES (VINE LEAVES, RICE, ONIONS, SALT, SUNFLOWER OIL, CITRIC ACID, SPICES), GRAPE TOMATOES, FETA CHEESE ((PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), POWDERED CELLULOSE TO PREVENT CAKING),

Reported: September 9, 2020 Initiated: August 2, 2020 #F-1385-2020

Product Description

MD G&G Greek Salad PLU#23662500000. Expiration date 8/4/2020. Ingredients: SALAD [ROMAINE LETTUCE, PEPPERONCINI (PEPPERS, WATER, SALT, VINEGAR, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE (AS PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM BISULFITE (TO ENHANCE COLOR), FD&C YELLOW #5), BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE (SEE DRESSING CUP), GRAPE LEAVES (VINE LEAVES, RICE, ONIONS, SALT, SUNFLOWER OIL, CITRIC ACID, SPICES), GRAPE TOMATOES, FETA CHEESE ((PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), POWDERED CELLULOSE TO PREVENT CAKING), CUCUMBER, PITTED KALAMATA OLIVES ((OLIVES, WATER, SALT, OLIVE OIL, ACETIC ACID), CANOLA OIL, SPICES), RED ONION].

Reason for Recall

Potential contamination with Salmonella Newport in onions and prepared foods containing onions.

Details

Recalling Firm
Giant Eagle
Units Affected
Unknown
Distribution
Product was produced and sold in Giant Eagle and Market District locations in IN, OH, MD, WV and PA.
Location
Pittsburgh, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
MD G&G Greek Salad PLU#23662500000. Expiration date 8/4/2020. Ingredients: SALAD [ROMAINE LETTUCE, PEPPERONCINI (PEPPERS, WATER, SALT, VINEGAR, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE (AS PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM BISULFITE (TO ENHANCE COLOR), FD&C YELLOW #5), BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE (SEE DRESSING CUP), GRAPE LEAVES (VINE LEAVES, RICE, ONIONS, SALT, SUNFLOWER OIL, CITRIC ACID, SPICES), GRAPE TOMATOES, FETA CHEESE ((PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), POWDERED CELLULOSE TO PREVENT CAKING), CUCUMBER, PITTED KALAMATA OLIVES ((OLIVES, WATER, SALT, OLIVE OIL, ACETIC ACID), CANOLA OIL, SPICES), RED ONION].. Recalled by Giant Eagle. Units affected: Unknown.
Why was this product recalled?
Potential contamination with Salmonella Newport in onions and prepared foods containing onions.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on September 9, 2020. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-1385-2020.