Trader Joe's Salad Kit Distributed Nationwide Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergens

Taylor Farms Retail is voluntarily recalling a specific salad product, which was distributed to Trader Joe's stores nationwide, because it may contain two undeclared allergens.

The issue with Trader Joe's branded Lemony Arugula Basil Salad Kit is that it may contain potential allergens wheat and egg that were not declared on the label. The problem was discovered after a customer "reported an incorrect ingredient kit," according to the company announcement posted on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's website.

This means that those who are allergic or sensitive to wheat or eggs may be at risk of experiencing an adverse reaction if they eat the product. Indeed, egg and wheat are among the nine foods that cause the majority of reactions, along with other foods like peanuts, fish, tree nuts and soy, as per the Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE).

So far, no adverse reactions related to the products have been reported, and all of the affected salad kits have been "removed from sale," Trader Joe's noted. However, the company is urging those who may have bought an affected product not to eat it.

"We urge you to discard the product or return it to any Trader Joe's for a full refund," Trader Joe's said. "We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience."

The recalled Trader Joe's Lemony Arugula Basil Salad Kit servings came in 9.75-oz bags and have the Best If Used By Date of June 2, 2022, and the UPC number 0066 2932. They were distributed to Trader Joe's stores nationwide.

"This voluntary recall does not apply to any other Trader Joe's or Taylor Farms products distributed anywhere in the United States," the company announcement clarified.

Those who have questions about the recall may contact Taylor Farms at (855) 455-0098 or Trader Joe's Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817. They may also get in touch with Trader Joe's via its product feedback form.

So far, the "only" way to prevent a food allergy reaction is by avoiding the food one is allergic to, FARE noted. This is why it's important for people with food allergies to be extra careful when reading food labels.