Trader Joe’s has recalled certain ready-to-eat fresh salads because the corn ingredient may be contaminated with Listeria and Salmonella.
The recall involves the following products with “best by” dates between 10/15/18 through 10/20/18:
| SOLD IN | PRODUCT | SKU# |
|---|---|---|
| CO, ID, LA, OK, OR, TN, TX, WA | Trader Jose’s Mexicali Inspired Salad | 97216 |
| CO, LA, NM, OK, TN, TX | Trader Joe’s BBQ Flavored Chicken Salad | 84871 |
| CO, LA, NM, OK, TN, TX | Trader Joe’s Field Fresh Chopped Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast | 99050 |
No contamination has been confirmed. No illnesses have been reported as of October 17, 2018. All of the recalled salads were removed from sale and destroyed.
If you purchased any of these products, please do not eat them. You can discard the product or return it to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund.
For more information, contact Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817 [Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Pacific Time].
Source: RECALL: Potential Listeria and/or Salmonella in Certain Fresh Salads
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