The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1258-2022·Announced 2022-06-15

Trader Joe's Southwestern Chopped Salad Recalled for Undeclared Pistachio Allergen

Trader Joe's Southwestern Chopped Salad is recalled because it contains an incorrect master pack with undeclared pistachio allergen. Consumers with pistachio allergies should not consume this product.

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: This recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (pistachio), classified as FDA Class II, with no reported illnesses. Per the severity rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens is scored as High.

Plain-English summary

Trader Joe's Southwestern Chopped Salad has been recalled due to the product containing an incorrect master pack. The master pack includes the allergens soy and pistachio. While soy was declared on the product label, pistachio was not.

The affected product is identified by lot code TFGD129B18 and consists of 156 cases, each containing 22 bags. The product was distributed to Trader Joe's distribution centers in Fontana, California and Stockton, California, and surrounding areas.

Consumers with pistachio allergies should not consume this product. The recall was initiated by the manufacturer Taylor Farms Retail Inc.

The recalled product

Product
Trader Joe's Southwestern Chopped Salad Contains: Green Cabbage, Romaine, Cotija Cheese, Roasted Pepitas, Tortilla Strips, Green Onion, Cilantro, and a spicy Southwest Avocado Dressing Best if used by: May 26, 2022 Perishable, Keep Refrigerated Product of USA-Mexico Romaine: Sali
Manufacturer
Taylor Farms Retail Inc
Hazard
  • allergen-pistachio
  • mis-labeling

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)

  • Lot code: TFGD129B18

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • CA
  • DC