Trader Joe's Kale and Edamame Salad Recalled for Salmonella
World Class Distribution is recalling Trader Joe's Kale & Edamame Salad because the kale tested positive for Salmonella.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
World Class Distribution, Inc. is recalling Trader Joe's Kale & Edamame Salad with sweetened dried cranberries, grape tomatoes, almonds, scallions, and lemon herb dressing. The product is packaged in a clear plastic 10 oz container with a yellow sticker and green lettering.
The recall was initiated because the kale in the salad tested positive for Salmonella according to an FDA sample. A total of 3,763 units were distributed to one distributor and 58 retailers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The affected products have use-by dates ranging from May 5, 2016, through May 14, 2016.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it.
The recalled product
- Product
- Product labeled in part "Trader Joe's Kale & Edamame Salad with sweetened dried cranberries, grape tomatoes, almonds, scallions and lemon herb dressing, Net Wt. 10 oz (284g)" packaged in a clear plastic 10 oz container with yellow sticker and green lettering.
- Manufacturer
- World Class Distribution, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Salads
- Hazard
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)
- Use by 5/5/ 2016 through 5/14/2016
Distribution
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