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Newsweek
09-05-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Trader Joe's Food Recalled in 18 States as FDA Sets Highest Warning Level
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A company product sold by Trader Joe's, the Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon, has been recalled affecting 18 states after some packages were found to possibly contain an undeclared allergen, which the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified as a Class I recall, the most serious designation. Newsweek has contacted Taylor Fresh Foods, the product's manufacturing company, via email for comment. Why It Matters The FDA's Class I classification highlights the risk to individuals with milk allergies, who could experience severe or life-threatening reactions if they consume the salad. While only a small number of packages were affected, the salads were distributed across a significant proportion of the country, increasing the potential exposure to vulnerable consumers. According to the FDA, milk is one of the nine major food allergens that must be declared on packaging under federal labeling laws. The others are eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans and sesame. A photo of the affected product in the Trader Joe's recall. A photo of the affected product in the Trader Joe's recall. Trader Joe's What To Know The recall was initiated by Taylor Fresh Foods, the manufacturer based in Illinois, on April 26, and the FDA released its classification on May 8. A Class I recall determines the recall a "situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death." The recall involves 10.25-ounce packages of the Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon, labeled with use-by dates of April 28 and 29. The issue arose when about 500 units were mistakenly packaged with a sealed topping packet of Parmesan cheese crumbles instead of the intended crispy onions, according to the Taylor Fresh Foods announcement shared by the FDA. The affected product was sold in stores in Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wisconsin, as shown on the map below. Taylor Fresh Foods said the error was discovered during a quality assurance check. The company said in its press release: "The topping packet may potentially contain an undeclared milk allergen. The product may contain milk that is not declared on the label." No illnesses have been reported as of the recall's publication, but consumers with milk allergies have been urged to discard the product or return it to the store for a refund. Taylor Fresh Foods said in its announcement that this recall does not affect any other products or brands. What People Are Saying Clinton Mathias, an associate professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Connecticut, previously told Newsweek: "Cow's milk allergy is the most common allergy affecting infants and children in the U.S. It is estimated that about 0.5-3 percent of children under the age of 3 have experienced allergy to milk proteins. While most children, between 40 and 57 percent, outgrow allergy to milk by school age, it is still among the most common food allergies in adults, with about 1.9 percent of adults reporting allergies to milk. "Symptoms of allergy to cow's milk can vary from person to person, with some people experiencing mild symptoms such as hives and others exhibiting severe reactions such as anaphylaxis. Other symptoms of milk allergy can include vomiting, diarrhea, rectal bleed, lethargy, etc." What Happens Next As of May 8, the recall remains in effect. Consumers who have purchased the salad and are concerned about milk allergies are advised to either discard the product or return it to Trader Joe's for a full refund. For further information, customers may call (855) 455-0098 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Trader Joe's Sesame Miso Salad recalled due to undeclared milk allergen
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Trader Joe's Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon is being voluntarily recalled due to the topping packet potentially containing an undeclared milk allergen. The reports that 500 units were accidentally shipped with a parmesan cheese crumbles packet instead of the usual packet of crispy onions. The product was distributed at Trader Joe's and is labeled as Trader Joe's Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon, 10.25oz. The recalled products have a use-by date of April 28, 2025, and April 29, 2025. The UPC is 00773164. The product was disputed in the following states: Alabama Iowa Illionis Indiana Kansas Kentucky Michigan Minnesota Missouri North Carolina New Hampshire New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Wisconsin This recall does not apply to any other products or brands produced by . The FDA urges consumers in possession of the recalled product to discard it if they or the person eating it has a milk allergy. Consumers with questions can call customer service at (855) 455-0098 Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. PST. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trader Joe's Announces Recall of Popular Item After 'Mistake'
Earlier this week Trader Joe's announced a rare recall of a popular item it "mistakenly" packed with an incorrect product. A quick look on Trader Joe's official website shows just three major recalls over the past three years, with two coming in the past three months. The company revealed a recall of its hot honey mustard dressing in late March before announcing another recall late last month. According to a statement from the company, packages of its sesame miso salad with salmon were mistakenly fill with parmesan cheese, leading to an undeclared allergen of milk. The company revealed 500 units of the product were mistakenly contaminated across 18 states. "Certain packages of Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon (SKU 77316) may contain an undeclared allergen (milk) because 500 units of the salad were mistakenly packaged with a sealed packet of parmesan cheese crumbles instead of a packet of crispy onions," the company said in a statement on April 28. Trade Joe's announced the affected codes were for use by April 28, 2025 and April 29, 2025, respectively and were sold in the following states: Alaska Iowa Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Michigan Minnesota Missouri North Carolina New Hampshire New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Wisconsin The company offered a word of warning to customers: "If you have Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon with the codes and purchased in the states listed above, you may discard or return it to your neighborhood Trader Joe's store for a full refund." All recalls from Trader Joe's can be found here.
USA Today
02-05-2025
- Health
- USA Today
Trader Joe's recalls premade salad over undeclared milk allergen
Trader Joe's recalls premade salad over undeclared milk allergen Show Caption Hide Caption Tips to help manage food recalls and prevent foodborne illnesses About 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 people die each year from preventable foodborne illnesses. Payton, USA TODAY Some prepackaged salads sold at Trader Joe's have been recalled over concerns that they contain an undeclared allergen. Trader Joe's Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon was recalled because it may contain milk that is not declared on the label, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said in an announcement on April 28. About 500 units of the salad were mistakenly packaged with a sealed packet of parmesan cheese crumbles instead of a packet of crispy onions, the FDA said. The salads were sold in 18 states across the country, according to the announcement. This week's announcement also follows an earlier recall from Trader Joe's for a batch of Hot Honey Mustard Dressing that does not expire until the end of May. What should customers do with the recalled Trader Joe's salads? Customers should not consume the product if they have a milk allergy, the FDA said. Trader Joe's added that customers can return it to their local store for a full refund. Which Trader Joe's salads were recalled? Trader Joe's Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon was recalled because of a possible milk allergen. The affected batch has use by dates of April 28 and 29 and the UPC barcode number 00773164, per the FDA. Where were the recalled Trader Joe's salads sold? According to the FDA announcement, the recalled salads were sold in more than a dozen states, including Alabama, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Check pantries for recalled Trader Joe's dressing Trader Joe's issued a recall in March for its Hot Honey Mustard Dressing, which does not expire until late May, so it could still be in some customers' pantries. The recall was issued because of a labeling error, as certain bottles may contain undeclared allergens, including peanut, sesame, soy and wheat, the company said. Customers who have the recalled product should discard or return it to a Trader Joe's store for a full refund, according to the company. The affected items have a recall date of May 27, 2025, and were sold in Arkansas, Colorado, Washington, D.C., Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia. Melina Khan is a trending reporter covering national news for USA TODAY. She can be reached at MKhan@
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Trader Joe's Recalls a Popular Pre-Packed Item in 17 States Due to 'Undeclared Allergen'
Trader Joe's joins the growing list of companies recalling products this year, giving customers another reason to second-guess their grocery lists. On Monday, April 28, the popular grocery chain announced that they are voluntarily recalling their Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon from shelves. The brand credits the products being pulled due to mispackaging. According to the release shared on the store's official site, a minimum of 500 units of the salad were packaged with 'a sealed packet of parmesan cheese crumbles' in of the expected packet of crispy onion. The contaminated products, which have the SKU Code 77316 and Use By Dates of April 28, 2025, and April 29, 2025, were shipped to at least 17 states. Related: Trader Joe's New $3 Mini Tote Bags Listed for Over $1,000 After They Fly off Shelves Those known states include Alabama, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wisconsin. While the brand doesn't list exact dates of when these mispackaged items could have been in stores or bought by customers, those who discover that they have the contaminated products in their homes are encouraged to immediately throw them away. Consumers can also return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund. Although this is one of the few recalls from the brand this year, it joins a laundry list of stores and popular brands that have also pulled products. Many Americans suspected an increase in recalls due to the Food and Drug Administration suspending its quality control program as a result of its massive staff cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services, according to a report from Reuters last month. Related: Trader Joe's Customer Buys Fertilized Eggs and Shows How to Hatch Baby Chicks From Them The suspension of the vital program that is designed to 'ensure consistency and accuracy' across around 170 labs that test and regulate foods for 'pathogens and contaminants to prevent food-borne illness' came just weeks after Dr. Peter Marks, the former FDA director for the Center for Biological Evaluation and Research, resigned from his post. According to his resignation letter, which was obtained by and shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) by reporter Stephanie Armour, Mark noted the actions of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as one of the main reasons for his departure. However, he praised the remaining staff and their dedication to the health of the country. 'I leave behind a staff of professionals who are undoubtedly the most devoted to protecting and promoting the public health of any group of people that I have encountered during my four decades working in the public and private sectors,' Marks wrote. 'I have always done my best to advocate for their well-being, and I would ask that you do the same during this very difficult time, during which their critical importance to the safety and security of our nation may be underappreciated.' Read the original article on People
