Trader Joe's on Saturday announced a recall of its customer-favorite steamed chicken dumplings because they may contain plastic.
A grocery chain with 568 stores across the country is asking customers to check if their purchases are part of a £61,000 product recall, one company said. statement.
Trader Joe's Chicken Soup Dumplings Recalled because They May Contain Oil-Based Magic Plastic https://t.co/kOj4W1hAIj pic.twitter.com/KIrwQEidTz
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“We are recalling Trader Joe's Steamed Chicken Xiao Long Bao (SKU#54988) with a best before date of 03.07.25 and a lot code of C1-1 or C1-2 due to the possibility of foreign material (plastic) being mixed in. ” reads the statement.
Trader Joe's has instructed customers who purchased the affected chicken xiao long bao to throw away the popular item if their purchase matches the description included in the recall notice, according to a statement. Customers also have the option to return popular products for a full refund, the statement said. (Related: Quaker Oats recalls more than 60 cereals and snacks due to salmonella concerns)
“No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date,” the statement said. “If you purchased Steamed Chicken Xiao Long Bao with a best before date of 03.07.25 and a lot code of C1-1 or C1-2, please discard the product or return it to Trader Joe's for a full refund. please.”
This isn't the first time Trader Joe's has announced a recall for its products. The grocery chain announced that it would be closed in July 2023 after suppliers warned that batches with sell-by dates between October 17, 2023 and October 21, 2023 “may contain stones.” recalled Almond Windmill Cookies.
