12-oz. clear plastic trays containing “TRADER JOE’S Wine Country WH…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) has issued a public health alert for 12-oz. clear plastic trays containing “TRADER JOE’S Wine Country WH… from Taylor Farms Northwest LLC. The alert was issued on March 10, 2023. The USDA issued a public health alert to warn consumers about this product. This is used when a recall was not requested or is not possible — for example, when the product is no longer being sold — but people may still have it at home.

Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the USDA record linked further down this page.

What was recalled?

This recall covers 12-oz. clear plastic trays containing “TRADER JOE’S Wine Country WH…. The company behind the recall is Taylor Farms Northwest LLC. The USDA describes the product as: “12-oz. clear plastic trays containing “TRADER JOE’S Wine Country WHITE CHICKEN SALAD WITH Cranberries & Pecans.” with a best by date of 3/12/2023.”

Why was 12-oz. clear plastic trays containing “TRADER JOE’S Wine Country WH… recalled?

According to the USDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Misbranding, Unreported Allergens. WASHINGTON, March 10, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that fully cooked, ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken salad product may contain cashews a known allergen, which is….” In plain terms, this recall relates to an undeclared ingredient or allergen.

An undeclared ingredient means a food contains something — often a major allergen such as milk, eggs, soy, wheat, peanuts, or tree nuts — that is not listed on the label. For most people this is not dangerous, but for someone with a food allergy or sensitivity it can trigger a serious reaction. Accurate labeling is required so that people can avoid ingredients they need to stay away from.

What should you do?

If you think you may have bought 12-oz. clear plastic trays containing “TRADER JOE’S Wine Country WH…, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.

The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official USDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact Taylor Farms Northwest LLC or your local health authority.

About this recall

This recall was distributed in Idaho, Oregon, Washington. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public USDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the USDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.