CLASS II Food recall · Reported 26 Apr 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report
Trader Joe's Chickenless Crispy Tenders recalled
Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods is recalling Trader Joe's Chickenless Crispy Tenders, distributed in California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Washington. The recall was initiated on 6 Apr 2023 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-0748-2023
- FDA event ID
- 92069
- Recalling firm
- Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods, Elmwood Park, NJ
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 6 Apr 2023
- FDA classified
- 20 Apr 2023
- Reported
- 26 Apr 2023
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Chicken
Timeline
| 6 Apr 2023 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Apr 2023 | Classified by FDA | +14 days |
| 26 Apr 2023 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Foreign material in product (fibrous contaminant)
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Trader Joe's Chickenless Crispy Tenders Net Wt, 8.1 OZ (230g) UPC 0097 8996 Packaged in a plastic bag
Where it was distributed
Distributed to distribution centers in WA, CA, CT, PA, FL, and. IL.
CaliforniaConnecticutFloridaIllinoisPennsylvaniaWashington
Stores named: Trader Joe's
Questions about this recall
Is Trader Joe's Chickenless Crispy Tenders recalled?
Yes. Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods recalled Trader Joe's Chickenless Crispy Tenders on 6 Apr 2023. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0748-2023.
Why was it recalled?
Foreign material in product (fibrous contaminant)
Which lots are affected?
Lot# H23AD Best By Mar-03-2025
Where was it sold?
Distributed to distribution centers in WA, CA, CT, PA, FL, and. IL.
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 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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