FDA Class I recall: Giant Eagle pita chips made with Salmonella-recalled milk powder (Legacy Bakehouse)
On June 3, 2026, the U.S. FDA reported a Class I recall — its most serious category — for Giant Eagle-brand pita chips made by Legacy Bakehouse LLC, because they were produced with milk powder from California Dairies that had already been recalled for Salmonella.
Recall overview (primary data)
- ClassificationClass I (most serious)
- Product typeFood
- Recalling firmLegacy Bakehouse LLC
- ReasonProducts were made with recalled California Dairies milk powder due to Salmonella.
- DistributionPA, WI
- Recall initiated2026-05-05
Key points
- On June 3, 2026, the FDA reported this recall in its most serious Class I tier (status: Ongoing).
- The product is "giant eagle Baked Pita Chips with Parmesan, Garlic & Herb Bagel Crisps, 7.33 oz," totaling 224 cases (12 bags of 7.33 oz).
- The recall reason is the use of California Dairies milk powder that had been recalled for Salmonella.
- Distribution was limited to Pennsylvania (PA) and Wisconsin (WI).
- An example of a supply-chain recall, where a contaminated ingredient cascades into downstream product recalls.
Class I is the most serious tier in the FDA's recall classification. The FDA assigns it when there is a reasonable probability that using or eating the product will cause serious harm to health or be life-threatening; it is the highest of the three tiers (I, II, and III). This case involves Salmonella — a type of bacteria that can cause foodborne illness with symptoms such as fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea — which is why the most serious tier applies.
What stands out here is that the suspected contamination was not in the finished product itself but in one of its ingredients: milk powder. The manufacturer, Legacy Bakehouse LLC, made the pita chips using milk powder from California Dairies that had already been recalled for Salmonella. When a problem is found in one ingredient, the suspicion of contamination spreads to every downstream product — the finished goods made by incorporating that ingredient. These pita chips are one link in that chain.
The product was sold under Giant Eagle's private label — a brand a retailer sells under its own name. The manufacturing was handled by an outside firm, Legacy Bakehouse, and the milk powder came from yet another supplier, California Dairies, reflecting a supply chain that spans several companies. It is a textbook example of how a single contaminated ingredient can cascade into recalls of many different products across different brands, manufacturers, and distribution paths. This site covers the related series of recalls that trace back to the same ingredient.
Why it matters
This case shows how contamination originating at an ingredient supplier can cascade into recalls reaching the manufacturer and the retailer's private label that use it. Because the impact spans multiple companies and brands, traceability of sourcing — being able to track where an ingredient came from and which products it went into — and the ability to quickly identify and recall downstream products when an ingredient is recalled are both important. For retail chains with private labels, ingredient management at outsourced manufacturers is directly tied to the trust in their own brand.
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Sources (primary)
Source: openFDA (U.S. FDA, CC0 public domain). Data is provided as-is and must not be used for medical decisions. Verify the latest and exact details with the official FDA recall information. This site is not endorsed or certified by the U.S. FDA.
- FDA recall information (official)
- openFDA (data provider)
- Recall number: H-0852-2026