Key Takeaway
Trader Joe's, Balela (A savory Middle Eastern salad with chickpeas, black beans and tomatoes). 8 ounces (227g). in clear rigid plastic containers with snap on lids. by Simmering Soups Inc. was recalled on July 26, 2012. The hazard: Products contain an ingredient (onions) that were found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Trader Joe's, Balela (A savory Middle Eastern salad with chickpeas, black beans and tomatoes). 8 ounces (227g). in clear rigid plastic containers with snap on lids.
Description
Trader Joe's, Balela (A savory Middle Eastern salad with chickpeas, black beans and tomatoes). 8 ounces (227g). in clear rigid plastic containers with snap on lids.
Hazard / Reason
Products contain an ingredient (onions) that were found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Class I: Dangerous or defective product that could cause serious health problems or death.
Class I is the most serious recall classification used by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death.
Products Affected
Trader Joe's, Balela (A savory Middle Eastern salad with chickpeas, black beans and tomatoes). 8 ounces (227g). in clear rigid plastic containers with snap on lids.
FoodTrader Joe's, Balela (A savory Middle Eastern salad with chickpeas, black beans and tomatoes). 8 ounces (227g). in clear rigid plastic containers with snap on lids.
FoodCompany Information
Simmering Soups Inc.
Cumberland, RI, United States
View all 2 recalls by Simmering Soups Inc. →Distribution
FL, GA, NC, SC, TN and VA.
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