CLASS I Food recall · Reported 9 Sep 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Italian Half Sub recalled by Giant Eagle
Giant Eagle is recalling Italian Half Sub, distributed in Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia. The recall was initiated on 2 Aug 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-1376-2020
- FDA event ID
- 86176
- Recalling firm
- Giant Eagle, Pittsburgh, PA
- Classification
- Class I
- 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
- Vitamins
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
Italian Half Sub PLU#22657700000. Expiration date 8/4/2020. Ingredients:ITALIAN SUB [ROLL (ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], WATER, YEAST, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN SYRUP, WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), CALCIUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOGLYCERIDES, ASCORBIC ACID), HOT HAM CAPICOLA [HAM CURED WITH WATER, SALT <2%: SODIUM LACTATE, DEXTROSE, SPICES, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, PAPRIKA, SODIUM DIACETATE, FLAVORINGS, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE], TOMATOES, PROVOLONE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], PEPPERONI (PORK, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF BEEF, DEXTROSE, FLAVORINGS, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), SODIUM NITRITE, SPICES, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID), RED ONION, SALAMI [PORK, SALT, DEXTROSE, <2%: BEEF, FLAVORINGS, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, SODIUM NITRITE, SPICE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID], GREEN LEAF LETTUCE].
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 Italian Half Sub recalled?
Yes. Giant Eagle recalled Italian Half Sub on 2 Aug 2020. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1376-2020.
Why was it recalled?
Potential contamination with Salmonella Newport in onions and prepared foods containing onions.
Which lots are affected?
PLU#22657700000
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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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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