Carlisle, PA – Following a recall by Frito Lay, GIANT Food Stores, LLC and MARTIN’S Food Markets announced it removed from sale select Rold Gold pretzel products that may contain peanut residue, which is not included in the ingredient list.
These products are safe to consume for individuals who do not suffer from a peanut allergy. The Food and Drug Administration advises consumers with severe peanut allergies to avoid the recalled products because of peanut residue in these products. The amount of peanut exposure from use of the recalled products is low and not expected to cause adverse health effects in the vast majority of peanut allergic consumers.
The following products with a “guaranteed fresh” date ranging from June 28, 2016 – August 23, 2016 and a 9 digit manufacturing code that includes the numbers “32” in the second and third position (i.e. x32xxxxxx) are included in this recall:
Rold Gold Pretzel Thins Original, 16 oz., UPC 2840004767
Rold Gold Pretzel Thins Original, 4 oz., UPC 2840043617
Rold Gold Pretzel Sticks Original, 16 oz., UPC 2840004770
Rold Gold Pretzel Tiny Twists Original, 16 oz., UPC 2840004768
Rold Gold Pretzel Braided Honey Wheat, 10 oz., UPC 2840002333
The following products with “use by” dates ranging from June 14 – August 9, 2016 and an 11 digit manufacturing code that includes a letter combination of AM, TO, QH, QC or SW in the second and third position (i.e. xAMxxxxxxxx) are also included in this recall:
Baked & Popped Mix Variety Pack 20 ct., 16.875 oz., UPC 2840026499
Fun Times Mix 32 ct., 30.375 oz., UPC 2840057605
SunChips & Rold Gold Mix 20 ct., 20 oz., UPC 2840026498
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 this 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 Frito Lay at 888- 256-3090. In addition customers may call GIANT/MARTIN’S Customer Service at 1- 888-814-4268 for more information. Customers can also visit the GIANT or MARTIN’S
websites.
