Trader Joe's issued a recall on one of its healthier items. It may contain plastic
Have an organic acai bowl from Trader Joe's in your refrigerator?
Before you use its mix of wild berries, bananas, dried coconut and granola in your next smoothie opt for something else from Trader Joe's or your other favorite fruit blend.
What's the problem?
The California-based company has urged its customers to discard or return the Trader Joe's Organic Acai Bowl to the store for a refund because the mix may include stray pieces of plastic inside the package.
The acai bowl recall was not initiated by the USDA or FDA as many recalls are but rather by Trader Joe's on Feb. 14 with a brief explanation. 'Out of an abundance of caution,' the short notice read.
Trader Joe's did not say how the problem occurred in the manufacturing process but did note that the suspected foreign material was plastic.
What you should do
The announcement added that customers with questions can call Trader Joe's Customer Relations at 626-599-3817 or send the company an email via a link to its product feedback page.
Acai's dark purple berries are from a palm tree found throughout South America and are touted as an antioxidant-rich food source that some nutritionists believe can protect cells from damage, according to WebMD. Proponents say the berries are richer in antioxidants than cranberry, raspberry, blackberry, strawberry or blueberries.
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