The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1940-2014·Announced 2014-05-21

Trader Giotto's Caesar Salad Recalled for Missing Allergen Labeling

H Group is recalling Trader Giotto's Caesar Salad because the packaging may fail to list wheat, soy, egg, and fish allergens.

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: The agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Product labeling on Trader Giotto's Caesar Salad with Caesar Dressing may not list wheat, soy, egg and fish (anchovy) allergens."

Plain-English summary

H Group is voluntarily recalling Trader Giotto's Caesar Salad with Caesar Dressing, 8/5 oz (241g) packages. The recall is being issued because the product labeling may not list wheat, soy, egg, and fish (anchovy) allergens.

Approximately 509 units of the product were distributed to Trader Joe's stores in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Northern Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC. The affected packages have sell-by dates of 4/6/14, 4/7/14, and 4/8/14.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their packaging for the specific sell-by dates and the absence of the listed allergens. Individuals with allergies to wheat, soy, egg, or fish should avoid consuming the product if the allergens are not clearly labeled.

The recalled product

Product
TRADER GIOTTO'S CAESAR SALAD with Caesar Dressing, NET WT. 8/5 OZ (241g).
Manufacturer
H Group
Category
Food — Salads
Hazard
Affected units
509

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)

  • Sell by 4/6/14
  • 4/7/14
  • and 4/8/14.

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

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