Insects and rocks are the last things you want to find in your food, but that’s exactly what customers of Trader Joe’s have been encountering lately. The popular grocery store chain is recalling a broccoli cheddar soup and cooked falafel due to potential contamination.
The affected product, Trader Joe’s Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup, has “Use By” dates ranging from July 18 to Sept. 15. Customers who purchased this soup should double-check their pantries and discard any affected containers. The company has already removed or destroyed all of the recalled products, but is urging customers to be vigilant.
In addition to the soup, Trader Joe’s Fully Cooked Falafel sold in 35 states and Washington, D.C. is also under recall. The falafel could potentially contain rocks, which poses a choking hazard. Customers who have purchased this product should return it to any store for a full refund.
Trader Joe’s spokesperson has acknowledged the issue and assured customers that the problem lies in the manufacturing processes at the facilities. The company’s suppliers were the ones who alerted them of the foreign material in each recall. However, Trader Joe’s did not provide any specific details regarding the number of impacted products or identify the suppliers involved.
This incident comes shortly after the grocery store recalled two of its cookie products. Trader Joe’s Almond Windmill Cookies and Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies were recalled due to concerns over rocks. These incidents have raised questions about the quality control measures in place at Trader Joe’s.
Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc. is the recalling firm for the Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup recall. Interestingly, the FDA’s Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts page has not published any formal releases about these recalls, which some customers find concerning.
However, Trader Joe’s is known for its close relationship with vendors and its commitment to product safety. The company has taken proactive measures to address these recalls and ensure the safety of its customers.
If you have purchased any of the affected products, be sure to return them to your nearest Trader Joe’s store for a full refund. Remember to check your kitchen cabinets and stay updated on any future announcements from the company.
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