The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1070-2024·Announced 2024-03-20

Trader Joe's Elote Chopped Salad Kit Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Trader Joe's Company is recalling approximately 7,348 cases of Trader Joe's Elote Chopped Salad Kit nationwide due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. All products with "Used By" dates on or before February 18, 2024 are affected.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls must receive a minimum severity score of 4. With no reported deaths or hospitalizations in the source text, this is classified as Severe.

Plain-English summary

Trader Joe's Company is recalling Trader Joe's Elote Chopped Salad Kit (SKU 74768), 11.94 oz packages. Approximately 7,348 cases are affected nationwide. All product codes with "Used By" dates on or before February 18, 2024 are included in this recall.

The recall was initiated because the product was found to contain Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious illness.

The recalled products were distributed nationwide with no foreign distribution. Consumers should identify affected products by checking the "Used By" date on the packaging—any date on or before February 18, 2024 indicates a recalled product.

Consumers who have this product should not consume it and should either discard it or return it to Trader Joe's for a refund. Anyone who consumed the product should monitor for signs of listeriosis and consult a healthcare provider if symptoms develop.

The recalled product

Product
Trader Joe s Elote Chopped Salad Kit (SKU 74768) 11.94 oz.
Manufacturer
Trader Joe's Company
Hazard
  • listeria-monocytogenes

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 (3)

  • All codes
  • Used By dates on or before February 18
  • 2024.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.