The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0221-2014·Announced 2013-11-27

Trader Joe's Caesar Salad Recalled for Undeclared Allergens

Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods is recalling Trader Joe's Caesar Salads due to undeclared soy, fish, and wheat allergens.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on common allergens (soy, fish, wheat), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods Inc. is recalling 709 units of Trader Joe's Caesar Salad with Caesar Dressing. The product is packaged in 8.5 oz plastic clamshells and was distributed in Northern California and Nevada (Reno and Carson City).

The recall was issued because the product's ingredient and allergen statement failed to declare soy, fish, and wheat. The affected lot number is 32830110, with a use-by date of 11/3/13 and UPC 0005 1613.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific lot and use-by date. If the product matches the description, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Trader Giotto's CAESAR Salad with Caesar Dressing; Perishable, keep refrigerated. Packaged in Net Wt. 8.5 oz (241 g) plastic clamshell. Manufactured for Trader Joe's Manufactured by Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods, inc. Vallejo, CA 94950.
Manufacturer
Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods Inc.
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard
Affected units
709

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot 32830110 - USE BY 11/3 - UPC 0005 1613

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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