Trader Joe's — Class I food recall F-2117-2012
Terminated recall by Simmering Soups Inc., reported 2012-09-12, distributed in FL, GA, NC, SC, TN, VA. Products contain an ingredient (onions) that were found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
| Recall number | F-2117-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Simmering Soups Inc., Cumberland, RI, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-07-26 |
| Classified | 2012-09-04 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-09-12 |
| Terminated | 2013-09-12 |
| Distributed | FL, GA, NC, SC, TN, VA |
| Quantity | 204 |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Pathogens | listeria monocytogenes |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00006830000067 |
Product
Trader Joe's, Balela (A savory Middle Eastern salad with chickpeas, black beans and tomatoes). 8 ounces (227g). in clear rigid plastic containers with snap on lids.
Reason for recall
Products contain an ingredient (onions) that were found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Machine access
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