Giant Food Alerts Customers To Voluntary Recall Of PF Chang's Home Menu Dumplings Pork & Leek Frozen Appetizers

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Sep 19, 2013, 02:50 ET

LANDOVER, Md., Sept. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Giant Food of Landover, Md., following a recall by ConAgra Foods, announced it removed from sale PF Chang's Home Menu Dumplings Pork and Leek frozen appetizers due to undeclared shellfish (shrimp) or fish (Pollock), both allergens, on the ingredient label. This product is safe to consume for individuals who do not suffer from a Crustacean shellfish or fish allergy.

The following product is included in this recall:

PF Chang's Pork & Leek Dumplings, 12.5 oz., UPC 3620021215, with use by dates of MAY082014 and MAY092014

Giant has received no reports of illnesses to date, but people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to shellfish or fish may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Customers who have purchased the product should 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 and/or diarrhea; abdominal cramps; coughing or wheezing; dizziness and/or lightheadedness; swelling of the throat and vocal cords; difficulty breathing; loss of consciousness.

Consumers looking for additional information on the recall may call ConAgra's customer service at 1-800-282-8070. In addition customers may call Giant Customer Service at (888) 469-4426 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for more information. Customers can also visit the Giant Food website at www.giantfood.com.

About Giant Food of Landover, Md.
Giant Food LLC, headquartered in Landover, Md., operates 169 supermarkets in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia, and employs approximately 20,000 associates. Included within the 169 stores are 155 full-service pharmacies. Giant is owned by Ahold USA, Inc. For more information on Giant, visit www.GiantFood.com.