Huxtable's Kitchen Trader Joe's Roasted Butternut Squash Recall

Why it was recalled

Recall initiated by firm because the onions uses as an ingredient have the potential to be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes.

Product description

Trader Joe's Roasted Butternut Squash, Red Quinoa and Wheatberry Salad, 9.5 oz. Product packaged in plastic tray with plastic lid. 18 units/basket.

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Use by date 7/28/12 and 7/30/12

Where it was sold

Distributed to Trader Joes market stores CA, AZ, NV and NM.

What to do if you have this product

Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.

Recall details

Recall number: F-1986-2012
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: Jul 30, 2012
FDA report date: Aug 29, 2012
Quantity: 3639 units
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm: Huxtable's Kitchen Inc

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1986-2012, exactly as published.

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City: Vernon
State: CA
Status: Terminated
Country: United States
Event ID: 62686
Address: 2100 E 49th St
Code information: Use by date 7/28/12 and 7/30/12
Postal code: 90058-2825
Report date: Aug 29, 2012
Product type: Food
Recall number: F-1986-2012
Classification: Class I
Recalling firm: Huxtable's Kitchen Inc
Product quantity: 3639 units
Termination date: Aug 7, 2013
Reason for recall: Recall initiated by firm because the onions uses as an ingredient have the potential to be contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes.
Voluntary / mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description: Trader Joe's Roasted Butternut Squash, Red Quinoa and Wheatberry Salad, 9.5 oz. Product packaged in plastic tray with plastic lid. 18 units/basket.
Distribution pattern: Distributed to Trader Joes market stores CA, AZ, NV and NM.
Recall initiation date: Jul 30, 2012
Initial firm notification: Press Release
Center classification date: Aug 23, 2012

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report F-1986-2012, published Aug 29, 2012. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

Last checked against FDA data: Oct 2, 2026. Content last changed: Oct 2, 2026.

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