CLASS II Food recall · Reported 9 Sep 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Cajun Style Chicken Meal recalled by Giant Eagle
Giant Eagle is recalling Cajun Style Chicken Meal, distributed in Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia. The recall was initiated on 2 Aug 2020 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-1388-2020
- FDA event ID
- 86176
- Recalling firm
- Giant Eagle, Pittsburgh, PA
- Brand
- Cajun
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 2 Aug 2020
- FDA classified
- 2 Sep 2020
- Reported
- 9 Sep 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Herbal Supplements
Timeline
| 2 Aug 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 2 Sep 2020 | Classified by FDA | +31 days |
| 9 Sep 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potential contamination with Salmonella Newport in onions and prepared foods containing onions.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Cajun Style Chicken Meal PLU# 24658700000. Expiration date 8/5/2020.Ingredients: MEAL [CAJUN STYLE BOWTIE PASTA (BOWTIE PASTA (COOKED ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT [WATER, SEMOLINA, EGG WHITES, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CULTURED DEXTROSE, SALT), ALFREDO SAUCE [MILK (MILK, VITAMIN D3), HEAVY CREAM (CREAM, MILK), WATER, PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE [ANTI-CAKING AGENT]), CORNSTARCH, ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED SHEEP S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE [ANTI-CAKING AGENT]), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SALT, WHITE PEPPER, GARLIC POWDER, LEMON PEEL], PEPPERS & ONIONS [RED BELL PEPPER, GREEN BELL PEPPER, YELLOW BELL PEPPER, YELLOW ONION, OIL BLEND (CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL), SALT, BLACK PEPPER], CAJUN SEASONING (GARLIC, SPICES [INCLUDING PAPRIKA, OREGANO, RED PEPPER], SALT, ONION)), GRILLED CHICKEN (CHICKEN BREAST [BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST], WATER, ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, BLACK PEPPER), PEPPERS & ONIONS [RED BELL PEPPER, GREEN BELL PEPPER, YELLOW BELL PEPPER, YELLOW ONION, OIL BLEND (CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL), SALT, BLACK PEPPER], PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES AND/OR RENNET, SALT, ENZYMES, STARCH, POWDERED CELLULOSE TO PREVENT CAKING, NATAMYCIN TO PROTECT FLAVOR), PARSLEY, CAJUN SEASONING (GARLIC, SPICES [INCLUDING PAPRIKA, OREGANO, RED PEPPER], SALT, ONION)]. Onions are cooked.
Where it was distributed
Product was produced and sold in Giant Eagle and Market District locations in IN, OH, MD, WV and PA.
IndianaMarylandOhioPennsylvaniaWest Virginia
Stores named: Giant
Questions about this recall
Is Cajun Style Chicken Meal recalled?
Yes. Giant Eagle recalled Cajun Style Chicken Meal on 2 Aug 2020. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1388-2020.
Why was it recalled?
Potential contamination with Salmonella Newport in onions and prepared foods containing onions.
Which lots are affected?
PLU#24658700000
Where was it sold?
Product was produced and sold in Giant Eagle and Market District locations in IN, OH, MD, WV and PA.
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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