Key takeaways:
- Trader Joe’s is recalling nearly 11,000 cases of its Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup due to the presence of insects in the frozen broccoli florets.
- The recall affects 10,889 cases of the 20-ounce product sold in seven states.
- The FDA advises customers who have purchased the affected product to not consume it and to discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Trader Joe’s is recalling nearly 11,000 cases of its Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup due to the presence of insects in the frozen broccoli florets, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall affects 10,889 cases of the 20-ounce product sold in seven states, including California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington.
The recall was initiated by the product’s manufacturer, Winter Gardens Quality Foods, of New Oxford, Pennsylvania. The soup, which sells for $4.99 a container, is being voluntarily recalled by its manufacturer.
The FDA advises customers who have purchased the affected product to not consume it and to discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Trader Joe’s is working with the FDA to ensure the recalled product is removed from store shelves. The FDA is also investigating the cause of the contamination.
Consumers with questions may contact Winter Gardens Quality Foods at 1-717-624-7127. The FDA is also encouraging consumers to report any adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program.
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