Trader Joe’s Recalls Hundreds of Pre-Made Salads Due to Undeclared Allergen

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Cheyenne Buckingham
Cheyenne Buckingham
Cheyenne Buckingham
Cheyenne Buckingham is the former Senior News Editor for Eat This, Not That! where she covered anything from national food recalls to accessible meal-prepping tips inspired by chefs and registered dietitians. Her work can be found in various outlets, including Well+Good, Condé Nast Traveler, Shape.com, HealthCentral, Nike, Runner’s World, GoodRx, Simply Recipes, and more.
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Published April 29, 2025
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On April 28, 2025, Trader Joe’s voluntarily recalled packages of its ready-to-eat sesame miso salad with salmon across 18 states. The reason? A packaging error introduced an allergen not disclosed on the label. 

In a statement, the grocery chain said 500 units of the salad were accidentally packaged with a sealed packet of Parmesan cheese crumbles. The salad normally includes a packet of crispy onions and no traces of milk. 

Milk is one of the nine most common food allergens in the United States. Consuming this item could lead to severe allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis.

Trader Joe's Sesame Miso Salad With Salmon

  • Product Name: Trader Joe’s Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon 
  • Code: SKU 77316
  • Use By Dates: April 28, 2025, April 29, 2025
  • Distribution: Alabama, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Wisconsin

What To Do If You Have the Recalled Salad

If you bought the salad in one of the 18 states listed above, you can toss it or return it to the Trader Joe’s store for a full refund. If you have more questions regarding the recalled item, call Trader Joe's Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817 or send an email here.

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