Trader Joe's Chile Lime Chicken Burger Recall
Trader Joe's has issued a voluntary recall on their Chile Lime Chicken Burgers due to possible contamination with hard white plastic. The recall affects all products with the "Use or Freeze by" date of 07/27/21.
What is Trader Joe's Chile Lime Chicken Burger?
Trader Joe's Chile Lime Chicken Burger is a pre-packaged frozen chicken burger made with ground chicken, chili powder, and lime juice. The burger is sold exclusively at Trader Joe's stores nationwide.
What is the Reason for the Recall?
The recall was issued due to the possibility of the product being contaminated with hard white plastic. The plastic was discovered during a routine quality control check at the manufacturing facility.
What are the Health Risks?
Consuming food with hard plastic contamination can cause physical harm in the mouth, throat, and other parts of the digestive system. There have been no reports of illness or injury related to the recalled product at this time.
What Should Consumers Do?
Consumers who have purchased Trader Joe's Chile Lime Chicken Burgers with the "Use or Freeze by" date of 07/27/21 are advised to not consume the product and to return it to any Trader Joe's store for a full refund. Consumers with questions can contact Trader Joe's Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817.
Conclusion
Trader Joe's takes the safety and integrity of their products seriously and issued this recall as a precautionary measure. Consumers are advised to always check for any recalls and to not consume products that have been recalled for safety reasons.
