Bakkavor Foods USA Inc.

Recall #F-0639-2020 · Initiated 2019-12-21

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Trader Joe's Old Fashioned Potato Salad is being recalled because the boiled eggs used in the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The recall affects 3,564 units that were sold in Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.

Who is at risk

Everyone should be concerned, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face higher risk of serious complications from Listeria infection.

What to do

If you purchased this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to Trader Joe's for a refund. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms like fever, muscle aches, nausea, or diarrhea within the next few weeks.

Product

TRADER JOE'S OLD FASHIONED Potato Salad NET WT. 20 OZ (1 LB 4 OZ) 567g DIST. & SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY: TRADER JOE'S MONROVIA, CA 91016 UPC 0032 1747

Reason for recall

The firm was notified by their supplier of boiled eggs that the eggs my be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Quantity affected

3,564 units

Distribution

Product was shipped to the following states: CT, FL, IL & PA

Lot / code info

Use by 11/24/2019, 11/29/19, 11/30/19,12/01/19,12/04/19, 12/06/19, 12/07/19, 12/15/19, 12/18/2019, 12/19/19, 12/20/19, 12/22/19,12/25/19, 12/26/19, and 12/27/19.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2020-06-15