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Trader Joe’s Egg Recall Lawsuit

Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc. is recalling Trader Joe’s Egg Salad and Trader Joe’s Old Fashioned Potato Salad over potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The action is part of a larger recall involving dozens of different companies and food items containing hard-boiled egg products, which have been linked to a 5-state listeria outbreak which has sickened at least 7 people, including 1 person in Texas who died.
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What’s the Problem?

Jan. 2, 2019 – The Trader Joe’s recall [1] was initiated after Bakkavor received notification from Almark Foods Inc., of Gainesville, Georgia, that it supplied certain lots of Broken Egg White products in 20 lb pails that may be contaminated with listeria, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

This recall affects:

  • Trader Joe’s Egg Salad 6 Oz. Cups, UPC  0066 6695
  • Trader Joe’s Old Fashioned Potato Salad 20 oz. trays, UPC  0032 1747

Both of these products feature “USE BY” dates up through and including “12/27/19,” FDA said. If you purchased any items matching this description, you should discard them immediately or return to the point of purchase for a refund.

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Listeria Symptoms

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in children, elderly people, pregnant women and their unborn babies, and others with weakened immune systems. Signs and symptoms of food poisoning of a listeria infection, or listeriosis, may include:

  • High fever
  • Severe headache
  • Stiffness
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea

If the infection spreads to your nervous system, symptoms may include:

  1. Headache
  2. Stiff neck
  3. Confusion
  4. Loss of balance
  5. Convulsions

Source: WebMD [1]

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FAQs

What should I do if I suspect Salmonella contamination in other food products?

If you suspect Salmonella contamination in other food products, avoid consuming the suspected items, report the issue to health authorities such as the FDA or your local health department, and consult with a healthcare provider if you develop symptoms.

How do I safely dispose of contaminated eggs?

Safely dispose of contaminated eggs by sealing them in a plastic bag and placing them in the trash. Avoid composting them or disposing of them in ways that could spread the contamination.

Can international food products be a source of Salmonella contamination?

Yes, international food products can be a source of Salmonella contamination, as the bacteria can be present in various regions. Import regulations and inspections aim to reduce the risk of contaminated food entering the market.

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Do I Have a Trader Joe’s Egg Recall Lawsuit?

The Food Poisoning Litigation Group at Schmidt & Clark, LLP law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Trader Joe’s Egg Recall Lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new listeria cases in all 50 states.

If you or a loved one got sick after eating recalled eggs, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a food poisoning lawsuit and we can help.

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