Trader Joe's recalls salads in 9 states due to listeria, salmonella concerns

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Trader Joe’s has recalled salads in nine states due to concerns they could be contaminated with listeria or salmonella.

Trader Joe’s said the recall impacts Trader Jose’s Mexicali Inspired Salad, Trader Joe’s BBQ Flavored Chicken Salad and Trader Joe’s Field Fresh Chopped Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast - all with a "best by" date between Oct. 15 and Oct. 20.

The recall impacts the following states:

  • Trader Jose’s Mexicali Inspired Salad – Colorado, Idaho, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Washington (state)
  • Trader Joe’s BBQ Flavored Chicken Salad - Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas
  • Trader Joe’s Field Fresh Chopped Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast - Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas

Trader Joe’s said while no contamination has been confirmed and no illnesses have been reported at this time, but customers who purchased the products are still urged to either throw out the salads or return it to Trader’s Joe’s for a full refund.

If you have any questions, you can call Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817.