Possible Listeria In Trader Joe's Salad Prompts 4-State Recall

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a recall of Broccoli Slaw & Kale Salad with White Chicken Meat that was sold at Trader Joe’s locations in four states because the product might have been contaminated with Listeria.

Approximately 33,610 pounds of the product is being recalled, according to a recall notice.

According to the USDA:

The Trader Joe’s Broccoli Slaw & Kale Salad with White Chicken Meat product that is affected by this recall was produced April 26 through May 1, 2016, and has “USE BY” labels on the plastic packaging containing dates 05/02 through 05/07.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 9.3-OZ. clear plastic container packages with the label “Trader Joe’s Broccoli Slaw & Kale Salad with White Chicken Meat; Sunflower Seeds, Cranberries and a sweet & Spicy Vinaigrette.”

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-17156” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to Trader Joe’s distributors in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.

The USDA says consumers who purchased these products are urged not to use them. They say the products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

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