GIANT Food Stores, LLC and MARTIN’S Food Markets, following notification from its supplier, announced it removed from sale its Simply Enjoy Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies because the packages contain White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies. The product contains macadamia nuts, a known allergen that is not declared on the ingredient list.
The following product is included in this recall:
Simply Enjoy Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies, 7 oz., UPC 68826713513 with lot code 140509AR
GIANT/MARTIN’S has received no reports of illnesses to date. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to specific ingredients run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Symptoms of food allergies typically appear from within a few minutes to two hours after a person has eaten the food to which he or she is allergic. Allergic reactions can include: hives; flushed skin or rash; tingling or itchy sensation in the mouth; face, tongue, or lip swelling; vomiting and/or diarrhea; abdominal cramps; coughing or wheezing; dizziness and/or lightheadedness; swelling of the throat and vocal cords; difficulty breathing; loss of consciousness.
Customers who have purchased the product should discard any unused portions and bring their purchase receipt to GIANT/MARTIN’S for a full refund.
Consumers looking for additional information on the recall may call GIANT/MARTIN’S Customer Service at 1-888-814-4268 for more information. Customers can also visit the GIANT website at giantfoodstores.com or MARTIN’S website at martinsfoods.com