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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Food product

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.

F-2117-2012

July 26, 2012

Class I

Product summary

Firm
Simmering Soups Inc.
Event
Event 62689
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class I
Quantity
204/8oz. containers
Official record key
food-enforcement:F-2117-2012

Official wording

Reason: Products contain an ingredient (onions) that were found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Code information: SKU #068306, UPC #00683067

Distribution pattern: FL, GA, NC, SC, TN and VA.

Derived failure modes

  • Microbial contamination

    reason.microbial_contamination · v1.0.0

    found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes