Trader Joe's Chickenless Crispy Tenders Recalled for Foreign Material Contamination
Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods is recalling Trader Joe's Chickenless Crispy Tenders due to potential fibrous contamination. Consumers should discard the product or return it to the retailer.
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: Foreign material contamination in a ready-to-eat food product presents a risk of choking and gastrointestinal injury, qualifying as a risk-of-harm product. However, no illnesses or injuries have been reported, keeping the score at the maximum of 3 per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods Inc. is recalling Trader Joe's Chickenless Crispy Tenders (8.1 OZ / 230g, UPC 0097 8996) due to the presence of foreign fibrous material in the product. The affected lot is H23AD with a best-by date of March 3, 2025.
Approximately 107 cases were distributed to Trader Joe's distribution centers in Washington, California, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Illinois.
The fibrous contaminant poses a potential choking and gastrointestinal injury risk. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Return the product to Trader Joe's for a refund, or discard it.
The recalled product
- Product
- Trader Joe's Chickenless Crispy Tenders Net Wt, 8.1 OZ (230g) UPC 0097 8996 Packaged in a plastic bag
- Manufacturer
- Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods Inc.
- Category
- Food — Prepared Foods / Frozen
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 107
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# H23AD Best By Mar-03-2025
Distribution
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