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Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Trader Joe's Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recalled for Insect Contamination

Agency Publication Date: July 26, 2023
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Summary

Winter Gardens Quality Foods is recalling 10,889 cases of Trader Joe’s Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup (20 oz) because the frozen broccoli florets used in the soup were found to contain insects. The affected soup is sold in refrigerated, film-sealed plastic containers with lids, and is further packaged in cardboard cases. No injuries or illnesses have been reported to date, and consumers are encouraged to return the product to any Trader Joe's location for a full refund.

Risk

The product contains insects within the broccoli florets, making it unfit for human consumption. While no injuries have been reported, the presence of foreign material in food products presents a safety and quality concern for consumers.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Trader Joe's Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Sharp Cheddar Cheese & Unexpected Cheddar Cheese) sold in 20 oz refrigerated plastic containers.
  2. To determine if your product is affected, check the packaging for Item # 68470 and a lot number/use-by date combination. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Trader Joe's Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup (20 oz)
Variants: Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Unexpected Cheddar Cheese
Item Code:
68470
Lot Numbers:
383 (Use by 7/18/2023)
384 (Use by 7/19/2023)
385 (Use by 7/20/2023)
390 (Use by 7/25/2023)
391 (Use by 7/26/2023)
392 (Use by 7/27/2023)
397 (Use by 8/1/2023)
398 (Use by 8/2/2023)
405 (Use by 8/9/2023)
406 (Use by 8/10/2023)
425 (Use by 8/29/2023)
426 (Use by 8/30/2023)
431 (Use by 9/4/2023)
433 (Use by 9/6/2023)
442 (Use by 9/15/2023)

Product is a film-sealed plastic container with lid, further packaged in cardboard case, kept refrigerated.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 92712
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc.
Sold By: Trader Joe's
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 10,889 cases
Distributed To: Florida, Illinois, California, Texas, Washington, Pennsylvania, Connecticut

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