See What’s Possible in Food Manufacturing at PACK EXPO International
Explore packaging & processing tech from 2,600 exhibitors & gain insights from 150+ free educational sessions—all at PACK EXPO International.
REGISTER NOW & SAVE

Create a free ProFood World account to continue reading

Top 10 Articles of 2023 – No. 4: Trader Joe’s Issues 4th Food Recall

Join us as we look back at ProFood World’s most popular articles of 2023. It wasn’t good news for Trader Joe’s at No. 4.

Trader Joes Fully Cooked Falafel

In one week in August, Trader Joe’s had recalled its Almond Windmill Cookies, Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, and, reported here, its Fully Cooked Falafel.

Trader Joe’s has recalled yet another food product—its fourth so far—in a single week. The latest recall involves the company’s Fully Cooked Falafel (which reportedly was sold in 35 states and Washington, D.C.), due to the possibility it might contain rocks. Trader Joe’s Almond Windmill Cookies and Dark Chocolate Chunk were recalled for the same reason, while the grocer issued a recall for its Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup because the product might contain insects.

All four products have been removed from store shelves and destroyed, and Trader Joe’s officials have instructed customers who bought any of the items to throw them away or return them to one of the company’s stores for a full refund. To date, the sources of the possible contaminations have yet to be identified.

Continue to the full article:
Trader Joe’s Issues 4th Food Recall

See What’s Possible in Food Manufacturing at PACK EXPO International
Explore new machinery & materials from 2,600 exhibitors. Gain insights from 150+ free educational sessions. Find solutions to enhance quality & protect your brand at North America’s largest packaging & processing event for food, beverage & beyond.
Text (32 characters max) REGISTER NOW & SAVE
See What’s Possible in Food Manufacturing at PACK EXPO International
The building envelope is a production asset
Condensation, energy loss, and sanitation failures often trace back to the same place. This free article shows where to look.
Read More
The building envelope is a production asset