Introduction
Trader Joe’s is a popular grocery store chain that is known for its unique and affordable products. Recently, the company has issued a warning to customers about a potentially dangerous item that could be found in their stores. This warning is important for customers to be aware of, as it could potentially cause serious health issues. In this article, we will discuss the item in question and the warning that Trader Joe’s has issued. We will also provide some tips on how to avoid this item and what to do if you have already purchased it.
Trader Joe’s Is Warning Customers About This Potentially Dangerous Item
Trader Joe’s is warning customers about a potentially dangerous item that could be lurking in their pantries. The grocery chain recently issued a recall for its Trader Joe’s Organic Coconut Cream due to the potential presence of Salmonella.
The recall affects Trader Joe’s Organic Coconut Cream with a best by date of April 26, 2021. The product was sold in 14-ounce cans with the UPC code 00505154. The product was sold in Trader Joe’s stores nationwide.
The recall was issued after the company received a notification from its supplier that the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
The company is urging customers who purchased the product to not consume it and to discard it or return it to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund. Customers can also contact Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET.
This is not the first time Trader Joe’s has issued a recall due to potential Salmonella contamination. In 2019, the company recalled its Trader Joe’s Raw Cashew Pieces due to the potential presence of the bacteria.
If you have purchased the recalled product, it is important to be aware of the symptoms of Salmonella infection. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention.
Less than two months after recalling its lemony Arugula Basil Salad Kit, Trader Joe’s is pulling another salad from its shelves.
Yesterday, the grocery chain announced that its ready-to-eat “Caesar Salad with White Chicken and Creamy Caesar Dressing” may contain undeclared egg—a known allergen. This product, which bears the establishment number “P-46987” inside the USDA mark of inspection, was only sold in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington stores.
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The salads were produced on July 5 and packaged in nine-ounce plastic clamshell containers with “Best By” dates of 7/11/2022 and 7/12/2022. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the issue was detected when a store informed the producing establishment that the product’s salad dressing packets appeared incorrect.
“The dressing packets with the salad contain Sweet and Spicy Vinaigrette and not the Creamy Caesar Dressing. These dressing packets are unlabeled and contain egg, which is not declared on the finished product packaging,” the FSIS wrote in its announcement.
The agency also noted that a recall was not requested because the salads are no longer available for purchase.
Although there have been no reports of illness or allergic reactions, Trader Joe’s urges customers not to eat the product if they have an egg allergy. Those who still have the salad should throw it away or return it to any Trader Joe’s location for a full refund.
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If you have any additional questions about this public health alert, you may contact Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817 Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Pacific Time or send the grocery chain an email.
Unfortunately, this isn’t the only ready-to-eat item being taken off the shelves. Hy-Vee recently issued a recall of its potato salad varieties, “due to a presumptive positive microbial result on the line that the potatoes were processed on.”
Brianna Ruback