CLASS I Food recall · Reported 27 Nov 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Trader Joe's Southwest Salads recalled by World Class Distribution
World Class Distribution is recalling Trader Joe's Southwest Salads, distributed in California, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas, Utah. The recall was initiated on 31 Oct 2013 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-0183-2014
- FDA event ID
- 66697
- Recalling firm
- World Class Distribution, Fontana, CA
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 31 Oct 2013
- FDA classified
- 19 Nov 2013
- Reported
- 27 Nov 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Soy
- Product category
- Salad Kits
Timeline
| 31 Oct 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 Nov 2013 | Classified by FDA | +19 days |
| 27 Nov 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
World Class Distribution of Fontana, California is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of Trader Joe's Southwest Salad (SKU 56077) with Use by Date 11/2/13 due to undeclared soy.
Product as listed by the FDA
Trader Joe's Southwest Salads, 9oz. Packaged in plastic clamshell with ranch dressing packaged in plastic sealed solo cup. Product labeling reads in part:"TRADER JOE'S ***SOUTHWEST SALAD with Black Beans, Corn, Cotija Cheese and a tangy Ranch Dressing***NET WT. 9 OZ (255g)***DIST. & SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY: TRADER JOE'S MONROVIA, CA 91016***".
Where it was distributed
US States: CA, NV, NM, UT, and TX.
CaliforniaNew MexicoNevadaTexasUtah
Stores named: Trader Joe's
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
World Class Distribution of Fontana, California is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of Trader Joe's Southwest Salad (SKU 56077) with Use by Date 11/2/13 due to undeclared soy.
Which lots are affected?
SKU 56077. Use by Date 11/2/13.
Where was it sold?
US States: CA, NV, NM, UT, and TX.
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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