The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1958-2019·Announced 2019-08-07

Trader Joe's Zucchini Spirals Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Growers Express is recalling Trader Joe's Zucchini Spirals after a positive Listeria monocytogenes test result was reported by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

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: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Listeria) without reported illness, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Growers Express is voluntarily recalling 2,153 cases of Trader Joe's Zucchini Spirals, 10.5 oz. (298 g) plastic bags, due to a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall was initiated after the firm received notification of a positive L. mono test result from a random sample taken from a customer's retail location by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

The affected product is identified by the lot number 190617-403814 and a best-by date of 6/27/19. The product was distributed in Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific lot number and best-by date. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the store of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Trader Joe's Zucchini Spirals 10.5 oz. (298 g). plastic bag UPC: 634908 Item number BMSC104106; Perishable, Keep Refrigerated
Manufacturer
Growers Express S
Hazard
Affected units
2,153

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)

  • lot: 190617-403814
  • Best by 6/27/19

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 13 recalled by Growers Express S 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.

See all 13 products in this recall →