Giant Food Alerts Customers to Voluntary Recall of Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes

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Jan 27, 2012, 07:37 ET

Products recalled due to undeclared allergen

LANDOVER, Md., Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Giant Food, LLC, following a recall by Pinnacle Foods Group, announced that it removed from sale several varieties of Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes. The products may have been cross-contaminated with soy products, an undeclared allergen.

The affected products all have a recommended use by date from November 1, 2011, through October 16, 2012. The following frozen pancake products are included in this recall:

Aunt Jemima Buttermilk Pancakes, 14.8 oz., UPC 019600058205
Aunt Jemima Low Fat Buttermilk Pancakes, 14.5 oz., UPC 019600051008
Aunt Jemima Oatmeal Pancakes, 14.8 oz., UPC 019600054900
Aunt Jemima Homestyle Pancakes, 14.8 oz., UPC 019600059103
Aunt Jemima Confetti Pancakes, 14.8 oz., UPC 019600059554
Aunt Jemima Whole Grain Pancakes, 14.5 oz., UPC 019600060406

To date, Giant has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products. The products are safe to consume for individuals who do not suffer from a soy allergy. Customers who have purchased these products may discard any unused portions or bring their purchase receipt to Giant for a full refund.

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; diarrhea; abdominal cramps; coughing or wheezing; dizziness or lightheadedness; swelling of the throat and vocal cords; difficulty breathing; and loss of consciousness.

Consumers looking for additional information on the recall may call Pinnacle Foods Group information line at 1-888-299-7646. In addition customers may call Giant Customer Service at (800) 767-7772 for more information or visit the Giant website at www.giantfood.com.

About Giant Food of Landover, Md.
Giant Food LLC, headquartered in Landover, Md., operates 173 supermarkets in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia, and employs approximately 22,000 associates. Included within the 173 stores are 159 full-service pharmacies. Giant is owned by Ahold USA, Inc. For more information on Giant, visit www.GiantFood.com.