Why it was recalled
Products contain an ingredient (onions) that were found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Product 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.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
SKU #068306, UPC #00683067
Where it was sold
FL, GA, NC, SC, TN and VA.
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-2117-2012
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Jul 26, 2012
- FDA report date
- Sep 12, 2012
- Quantity
- 204/8oz. containers
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Simmering Soups Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-2117-2012, exactly as published.
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- City
- Cumberland
- State
- RI
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 62689
- Address
- 1800 Mendon Rd
- Code information
- SKU #068306, UPC #00683067
- Postal code
- 02864-4300
- Report date
- Sep 12, 2012
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-2117-2012
- Classification
- Class I
- Recalling firm
- Simmering Soups Inc.
- Product quantity
- 204/8oz. containers
- Termination date
- Sep 12, 2013
- Reason for recall
- Products contain an ingredient (onions) that were found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product 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.
- Distribution pattern
- FL, GA, NC, SC, TN and VA.
- Recall initiation date
- Jul 26, 2012
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Sep 4, 2012