CLASS II Food recall · Reported 9 Sep 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Spanikopita (independent recalled by Giant Eagle
Giant Eagle is recalling Spanikopita (independent, 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-1398-2020
- FDA event ID
- 86176
- Recalling firm
- Giant Eagle, Pittsburgh, PA
- Brand
- Spanikopita
- 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
- 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
SPANIKOPITA (INDEPENDENT PLU).PLU# 25070900000. Expiration date 8/6/2020. Ingredients: SPANIKOPITA [CHOPPED SPINACH, EGG, SALTED BUTTER [PASTEURIZED CREAM, SALT], PASTRY DOUGH [ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, CORN STARCH, DEXTROSE, MALTODEXTRIN, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, CANOLA OIL, PRESERVATIVES (CALCIUM PROPIONATE, SODIUM PROPIONATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE), CITRIC ACID], FETA CHEESE ((PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), POWDERED CELLULOSE TO PREVENT CAKING), YELLOW ONION, OIL BLEND (CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL), GARLIC POWDER, SALT (SALT, CALCIUM SILICATE [ANTI-CAKING]), BLACK PEPPER].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 Spanikopita (independent recalled?
Yes. Giant Eagle recalled Spanikopita (independent on 2 Aug 2020. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1398-2020.
Why was it recalled?
Potential contamination with Salmonella Newport in onions and prepared foods containing onions.
Which lots are affected?
PLU#25070900000
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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