The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0703-2016·Announced 2016-03-09

Trader Joe's Recalls Butternut Squash Triangoli for Undeclared Tree Nuts

Trader Joe's is recalling Butternut Squash Triangoli because it may contain undeclared tree nuts. The recall covers 62,244 units distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 5 (Critical).

Plain-English summary

Trader Joe's is recalling Trader Giotto's Butternut Squash Triangoli, Net Wt. 8.8 oz (250g), because the product may contain undeclared tree nuts. The recall involves 62,244 units that were distributed nationwide in the United States. Affected products are identified by SKU 94348 and have 'Use or Freeze by' codes ranging from 04 16 15 through 01 15 16.

This recall is classified as Class I by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The hazard is the presence of undeclared tree nuts, which poses a risk to consumers with tree nut allergies.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact Trader Joe's for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Butternut Squash Triangoli, Net Wt. 8.8 oz (250g)
Affected units
62,244

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 (2)

  • SKU 94348
  • Use or Freeze by codes 04 16 15 through 01 15 16

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.