CLASS II Food recall · Reported 5 Jan 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report

Giant Eagle, Diced Green Peppers and 22# cases, also recalled

Frozen Food Development is recalling Giant Eagle, Diced Green Peppers and 22# cases, also and cartons bags and bulk. The recall was initiated on 30 Nov 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesR16372 exp. 03/12/2023 R16514 exp. 09/30/2022 R17422 exp. 01/21/2023 R17117 exp.. 08/12/2023 R17133 exp. 04/14/2023 R18388 exp. 10/14/2023

Quantity recalled20,825 lbs.

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-0356-2022
FDA event ID: 89148
Recalling firm: Frozen Food Development, Rheems, PA
Brand: Giant Eagle
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 30 Nov 2021
FDA classified: 30 Dec 2021
Reported: 5 Jan 2022
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Peppers

Timeline

30 Nov 2021	Recall initiated by company
30 Dec 2021	Classified by FDA	+30 days
5 Jan 2022	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Frozen Food Development, Lancaster, PA is initiating a recall of Giant Eagle, Diced Green Peppers, 10 oz. poly bags and 22# cases (12/10 oz. bags per case) and bulk 22 lbs. bags because they tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.

Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.

Product as listed by the FDA

Giant Eagle, Diced Green Peppers, 10 oz. poly bags and 22# cases, also poly bags and cartons, 12/10 oz. bags per case and bulk 22 lbs. bags

Where it was distributed

The product was distributed to three direct Accounts in the United States.

Stores named: Giant

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

R16372 exp. 03/12/2023 R16514 exp. 09/30/2022 R17422 exp. 01/21/2023 R17117 exp.. 08/12/2023 R17133 exp. 04/14/2023 R18388 exp. 10/14/2023

Where was it sold?

The product was distributed to three direct Accounts in the United States.

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 26 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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