Trader Joe’s product recalled due to Salmonella; fifth recall for the retailer this year (2024)

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Various products recalled over Listeria outbreak

In February 2024, however, Trader Joe's was involved in a nationwide outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes and recalled four separate products as a result: Chicken Enchiladas Verde, Cilantro Salad Dressing, Elote Chopped Salad Kit, and Southwest Salad.

Trader Joe's is recalling a specific cashew product due to Salmonella fears. The specific product is Trader Joe's 50% Less Salt Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews. The image on Trader Joe's recall page shows the cashews come in a clear plastic bag.

The grocer has announced a recall on packaged herbs due to a "multi-state salmonella outbreak," according to Elizabeth Chuck with NBC News. Infinite Herbs organic basil, which was sold in clamshell containers from February to April, has been recalled.

Trader Joe's does not sell any product containing chemicals in excess of the levels allowed by the FDA or any other law. We want to make absolutely clear that we would never sell any product we believe to be unsafe. We take these matters seriously—personally, even, as our families eat and drink TJ's products, too.

The #1 Overall award went to Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips.

This recall is due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The bag contains a variety of frozen fruit including pineapples, bananas, strawberries and mangoes. The affected products have "BEST BY" dates 01/30/24, 01/31/24, 02/01/24, 02/02/24 and 02/03/24.

Trader Joe's was purchased in 1979 by a German conglomerate, is entirely managed in the US, and has never been resold.

Aldi Nord also owns the Trader Joe's grocery chain in the United States which operates separately from the group.

In late 2022, a study in Consumer Reports claimed that dark chocolate from Trader Joe's and many other brands, including Dove, Lindt, and Hershey's, contained unsafe levels of lead, as well as cadmium.

CDC has received reports of 12 Salmonella infections in seven states. One person has been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported. The illnesses have been linked to Infinite Herbs organic basil. The basil was sold at Trader Joe's in 29 states and Washington, D.C., in 2.5 oz clamshell-style containers.

What if I get sick from recalled food? ›

If you do get sick after eating recalled food, see your doctor right away. Many of the illnesses caused by salmonella can be treated with antibiotics. Bring your logbook so your doctor can understand all your symptoms and give you a proper diagnosis.

A total of 36 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella were reported from 14 states (see map). Illnesses started on dates ranging from February 11, 2024, to May 26, 2024 (see timeline).

The recent string of Trader Joe's recalls are primarily related to physical contamination, instead of pathogens or “any type of intentional sabotage or intent,” according to Darin Detwiler, LPD, a food safety advocate and professor of food policy and corporate social responsibility at Northeastern University.

Limited product variety: One weakness of Trader Joe's is its limited product variety compared to other grocery store chains. While the company is known for its curated selection of unique and innovative products, its offerings may only meet the needs of some customers.

Through our Neighborhood Shares program it's been our long-running policy to donate 100% of products that go unsold but are safe for consumption to local food banks & other non-profit food recovery partners.

There were several allegations that the store retaliated against employees due to the forming of the union. The Hadley location was the first Trader Joe's where workers voted to unionize. However, a group of workers at the Hadley store wants to decertify from the union, Trader Joe's United.

Trader Joe's is recalling their Chicken Enchiladas Verde, Cilantro Salad Dressing, Elote Chopped Salad Kit, and Southwest Salad, which contain cotija cheese. The cheese used to make these products has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. For more information, visit: https://www.fda.

The most commonly recalled food items in 2023 were snacks like cookies and granola bars, which accounted for one in five recalls, though other commonly recalled foods included fruit—mainly cantaloupes—beef, soup, salads and greens, poultry, cheese, vegetables, supplements and pet food, according to the report.