Giant Eagle recalls some cut-out cookies

PITTSBURGH

All lots of Giant Eagle brand seasonal cut-out shapes cookies, baked and sold inside Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets through March 18, have been voluntarily recalled by Giant Eagle due to an undeclared milk allergen.

The product is safe for consumption by those who do not have milk allergies.

The affected cut-out cookies were produced in various holiday-themed shapes, and were sold plain, or decorated with icing or sprinkles. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled cut-out cookies were purchased by customers in Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland and West Virginia. The cookies were sold individually in the bakery service case as well as in clear packages with UPCs of:

•77993 90046; 1 count seasonal cut-out cookie, 1 ounce

•37973 00199; 1 count decorated cut-out cookie, 2 ounces

•17972 10298; 2 count decorated cut-out cookies, 5 ounces

•89685 80499; 10 count cut-out cookies, 15 ounces

•69748 80499; 12 count cut-out cookies, 24 ounces.

Customers with a milk allergy who have purchased the affected product should dispose of it or return it to their local Giant Eagle or Market District store for a refund. Customers with questions may call Giant Eagle Customer Care at 1-800-553-2324 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday.