Introduction
Trader Joe’s is a popular grocery store chain known for its unique and affordable products. Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers about a particular salad sold at Trader Joe’s. The FDA has determined that the salad contains an undeclared allergen, which could cause serious health risks for those with allergies. In this article, we’ll discuss the details of the recall and provide some alternative options for those looking for a healthy and safe salad.
Trader Joe’s Is No Longer Selling This Salad, FDA Says — Eat This Not That
Trader Joe’s is no longer selling a popular salad after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about the product. The FDA said the salad, which was sold in the refrigerated section of the store, contained a potentially dangerous ingredient.
The salad in question was the Trader Joe’s Broccoli Slaw & Kale Salad with White Chicken Meat. The FDA said the salad contained a type of bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
The FDA said the salad was sold in stores in California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The agency is advising customers who purchased the salad to throw it away or return it to the store for a full refund.
The FDA also said that customers should not eat any other products from the same lot number as the recalled salad. The lot number is printed on the side of the package and is “BEST BY: AUG 16 2021.”
Trader Joe’s has removed the recalled salad from its shelves and is working with the FDA to investigate the source of the contamination. The company said it is taking the matter seriously and is committed to providing safe and healthy products to its customers.
If you have purchased the recalled salad, the FDA recommends that you throw it away or return it to the store for a full refund. It is also important to practice safe food handling and preparation practices to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
If you have any questions or concerns about the recalled salad, you can contact Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817.
Summer is here and Trader Joe’s shoppers have a handful of new items to choose from amongst the aisles from drinks to snacks. One item won’t be available, though, because of a threat of illness. The lemony Arugula Basil Salad Kit sold at stores nationwide is the subject of a new recall, the grocery chain and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced.
In an alert posted to its website on May 27 and on the FDA’s list of recalls, Trader Joe’s says that the supplier of the bagged salad kit recently reported that some may contain egg and wheat—both of which are common allergens—not listed on the label. Instead, the only ingredients on the 9.75-ounce packaging include arugula, carrots, almonds, and parmesan cheese with a basil lemon vinegarette.
“We have been alerted by our supplier of Trader Joe’s Lemony Arugula Basil Salad Kit (SKU# 66293) that product with a BEST IF USED BY date code of JUNE 2, 2022 may contain undeclared egg and wheat,” the grocery chain outlines in the alert. “If you purchased any Lemony Arugula Basil Salad Kit with the affected code and have an egg or wheat allergy, please do not eat it. We urge you to discard the product or return it to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund.”
No information about how the issue was discovered is mentioned, but Trader Joe’s does state that there have been no reports about any illnesses or allergic reactions and that all the potentially affected bags of salad are no longer available for purchase.
The end of the alert says that any customer who has a question about the salad kit recall can call Trader Joe’s Customer Relations or send an email. For details on this, click here. Unfortunately, though, this isn’t the only item sold at the chain to be recalled recently. If you bought organic strawberries there in the last month, there is a major warning you should be aware of.
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Amanda McDonald