CLASS II Food recall · Reported 6 May 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Buffalo Chicken Salad recalled by Giant Eagle
Giant Eagle is recalling Giant Eagle Buffalo Chicken Salad, distributed in Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia. The recall was initiated on 25 Mar 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2008-2015
- FDA event ID
- 70879
- Recalling firm
- Giant Eagle, Pittsburgh, PA
- Brand
- Giant Eagle
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 25 Mar 2015
- FDA classified
- 28 Apr 2015
- Reported
- 6 May 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Undeclared Milk
- Product category
- Salad Kits
Timeline
| 25 Mar 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Apr 2015 | Classified by FDA | +34 days |
| 6 May 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Giant Eagle Chicken products made with buffalo sauce (in natural flavor) contains undeclared milk
Product as listed by the FDA
Giant Eagle Buffalo Chicken Salad; Sell By: (up to and including) 03/30/15; PLU#27461; Contains Wheat, Egg; Keep Refrigerated; Distributed by: Giant Eagle, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Packed in rigid plastic Clear/Black container Prepared and packaged at retail store. FINISHED PRODUCT IS NOT A USDA INSPECTED PRODUCT
Where it was distributed
MD OH PA WV
MarylandPennsylvaniaWest Virginia
Stores named: Giant
Questions about this recall
Is Buffalo Chicken Salad recalled?
Yes. Giant Eagle recalled Buffalo Chicken Salad on 25 Mar 2015. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2008-2015.
Why was it recalled?
Giant Eagle Chicken products made with buffalo sauce (in natural flavor) contains undeclared milk
Which lots are affected?
Sell By: (up to and including) 03/30/15; PLU#27461
Where was it sold?
MD OH PA WV
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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