Trader Joe's Cilantro Salad Dressing Recalled for Listeria Contamination
Trader Joe's is recalling Cilantro Salad Dressing (SKU 36420) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Approximately 15,890 cases were distributed nationwide.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall involving Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. FDA Class I recalls are scored minimum 4 per the rubric, regardless of reported illness status.
Plain-English summary
Trader Joe's Company is recalling Cilantro Salad Dressing (SKU 36420, 12 FL OZ/355mL) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects approximately 15,890 cases distributed nationwide.
All use-by dates between February 19, 2024 and May 14, 2024 are included in the recall. The product is perishable and requires refrigeration.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Affected products should be discarded or returned to the store for a refund. Consumers with questions may contact Trader Joe's Company.
The recalled product
- Product
- Trader Joe s Cilantro Salad Dressing (SKU 36420) Perishable Keep Refrigerated 12 FL OZ (355mL)
- Manufacturer
- Trader Joe's Company
- Category
- Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 15,890
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)
- all codes
- All Use By Dates between 02/19/2024 and 05/14/2024
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Trader Joe's Company under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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