Frozen Falafel Recall at Trader Joe's Linked to Potential Listeria Risk

Key points

• Trader Joe's Fully Cooked Falafel has been recalled in multiple states due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
• The recall was initiated by the manufacturer, Boston Salads and Provisions, after routine state testing discovered the bacteria.
• Listeria can cause serious illness, and consumers should not eat the product. Instead, they should discard it or return it for a full refund.
• The incident highlights the risks in the frozen food supply chain, as freezing does not kill Listeria, and "fully cooked" products can still pose a threat if contaminated.
• Consumers should always heat frozen foods to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure safety, even if they are pre-cooked.

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Sources and methodology

Reported from the public datasets below.

• U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - FDA recalls, market withdrawals and safety alerts
• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - FSIS recalls and public health alerts
• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - FSIS recalls and public health alerts
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - FDA recalls, market withdrawals and safety alerts
• USA Today - Trader Joe's Falafel Recall: Did Your Frozen Balls Get Recalled? - May 2024

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