CLASS I Food recall · Reported 9 Sep 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
MD Dip-Rueben recalled by Giant Eagle
Giant Eagle is recalling MD Dip-Rueben, 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-1389-2020
- FDA event ID
- 86176
- Recalling firm
- Giant Eagle, Pittsburgh, PA
- Brand
- MD Dip-Rueben
- 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
- Flour
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
MD Dip-Rueben PLU# 24659500000. Expiration date 8/6/2020. Ingredients: REUBEN DIP [COOKED CORNED BEEF ROUND (CURED WITH UP TO 15% OF A SOLUTION OF: WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, SODIUM DIACETATE, GARLIC POWDER, EXTRACTIVES OF SPICES), CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, STABILIZERS [CAROB BEAN AND/OR XANTHAN AND/OR GUAR GUMS]), SOUR CREAM (CULTURED CREAM, ENZYMES), THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING (SOYBEAN OIL, CHILI SAUCE [TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), SUGAR, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, SPICE, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER], HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SWEET RELISH [CUCUMBERS, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SUGAR, SALT, MUSTARD SEEDS, DICED RED PEPPERS, WATER, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR], EGG YOLK, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, MUSTARD FLOUR, XANTHAN GUM, POLYSORBATE 60, DRIED ONION, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], DRIED GARLIC, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [COLOR], CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA [TO PROTECT FLAVOR], DRIED RED BELL PEPPER), SAUERKRAUT (CABBAGE, WATER, SALT, PRESERVATIVES [SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM BISULFITE]), YELLOW ONION, RELISH (CUCUMBERS, WATER, VINEGAR, SALT, RED BELL PEPPER, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, ALUM, XANTHAN GUM, 0.1% SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], NATURAL FLAVORS, POLYSORBATE 80, YELLOW 5), SALT, CARAWAY SEED, GROUND BLACK PEPPER].
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
Why was it recalled?
Potential contamination with Salmonella Newport in onions and prepared foods containing onions.
Which lots are affected?
PLU#24659500000
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 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.
Other products in this recall event
53 other products · FDA event 86176This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is MD Salad Bar- Cucumber Tomato Salad recalled by Giant Eagle.
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