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.

Class I - Dangerous
Recalled: July 26, 2012 Simmering Soups Produce

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    SKU #068306, UPC #00683067
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Simmering Soups Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Products contain an ingredient (onions) that were found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

SKU #068306, UPC #00683067

Distribution:

Distributed in: FL, GA, NC, SC, TN, VA

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: F-2117-2012

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