CLASS I Food recall · Reported 21 Sep 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Product labeled in part "Trader Joe's Kale & Edamame Salad recalled
World Class Distribution is recalling Product labeled in part "Trader Joe's Kale & Edamame Salad with sweetened dried, distributed in 11 states. The recall was initiated on 9 May 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2195-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74109
- Recalling firm
- World Class Distribution, Minooka, IL
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 9 May 2016
- FDA classified
- 14 Sep 2016
- Reported
- 21 Sep 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Salad Kits
Timeline
| 9 May 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 14 Sep 2016 | Classified by FDA | +128 days |
| 21 Sep 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The Kale in the salad, tested plosive for salmonella per an FDA sample.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Product labeled in part "Trader Joe's Kale & Edamame Salad with sweetened dried cranberries, grape tomatoes, almonds, scallions and lemon herb dressing, Net Wt. 10 oz (284g)" packaged in a clear plastic 10 oz container with yellow sticker and green lettering.
Where it was distributed
Distributed to 1 Distributor and 58 retailers in IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, and WI.
IowaIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyMichiganMinnesotaMissouriNebraskaOhioWisconsin
Stores named: Trader Joe's
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The Kale in the salad, tested plosive for salmonella per an FDA sample.
Which lots are affected?
Use by 5/5/ 2016 through 5/14/2016
Where was it sold?
Distributed to 1 Distributor and 58 retailers in IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, and WI.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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