2024 has been chock-full of recalls for Trader Joe's. In early February, it was their Chicken, Lentil, & Caramelized Onion Pilaf because there were rocks in it. Late February had Chicken Enchiladas Verde, Cilantro Salad Dressing, Elote Chopped Salad Kit, and Southwest Salad under recall due to possible Listeria contamination. Two weeks ago, they recalled their Chicken Soup Dumplings due to hard plastic contamination. And this week, it's their 50% Less Salt Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews sold in 16 states. The culprit? Potential Salmonella contamination which can cause symptoms like fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. Thankfully, no illnesses have been reported yet in connection with this recall.
What Cashews Are Recalled?
The recall specifically targets Trader Joe's 50% Less Salt Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews identified by the following Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) number: 37884. Here's what to look for on the packaging:
SKU Number: 37884
Lot Numbers: T12139, T12140, T12141, T12142
Best Before Dates: February 21, 2025, March 1, 2025, March 8, 2025, March 10, 2025
Affected States: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Washington.
What to Do with Recalled Cashews
If you have these specific Trader Joe's 50% Less Salt Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews at home do not eat them! Discard them immediately or return them to your local Trader Joe's for a full refund. For more information about the recall, you can contact:
Trader Joe's Customer Relations: 1-800-225-3000
FDA: 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)
Stay safe, my friends.
