Trader Joe's, Balela (A savory Middle Eastern salad with chickpeas, black beans and tomatoes). 8 ounces (227g). in clear rigid plastic co...
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (listeria). Stop using it now and contact the brand or FDA for a refund, repair, or replacement.
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-2117-2012.
Products contain an ingredient (onions) that were found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-2117-2012.
Recall terminated by FDA.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Simmering Soups Inc. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.
Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-2117-2012.
Simmering Soups Inc.
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Simmering Soups Inc. Recall FAQ
Simmering Soups Inc. is the subject of a produce safety report: Trader Joe's, Balela (A savory Middle Eastern salad with chickpeas, black beans and tomatoes). 8 ounces (227g). in clear rigid plastic co.... The notice was published on July 26, 2012 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 204 units are potentially affected.