Certain bottles of a condiment distributed to a number of Trader Joe’s locations have been recalled due a “labeling error,” since it does not list “allergen callouts for peanuts, soy, sesame or wheat,” according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
Trader Joe’s and Fresh Creative Foods, a food supplier for the grocery chain, announced over the weekend a voluntary recall for the Trader Joe’s Hot Honey Mustard Dressing. The product in question must have a “use by” date of “05/27/2025,” and the SKU number 80152, Trader Joe’s said in an announcement on Saturday.
And the likelihood that you’ve purchased this product may depend on where you live. The now-recalled products were distributed to Washington, D.C., and the following 17 states: Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia.
The FDA stated in its announcement on Monday that no customer complaints had been reported at the time.
If you’ve purchased the product that has now been recalled, you can either discard the item or take it back to Trader Joe’s for a full refund. If you have any questions about the recall, you can contact Trader Joe’s at its customer relations line at (626) 599-3817, or on their website here. You may also call Fresh Creative Foods at 888-223-2127.
“We have a close relationship with our vendors. We err on the side of caution and are proactive in addressing issues,” Trader Joe’s said in a statement to HuffPost. “We voluntarily take action quickly, aggressively investigating potential problems and removing the product from sale if there is any doubt about its safety or quality.”
Peanuts, soy, sesame and wheat are among the list of common food allergies. If you’ve consumed this product and have any concerns about a potential food allergy, here’s what you should keep in mind.
Here are the most common food allergy symptoms.
People can experience a wide range of allergic reactions to foods. Some people may experience symptoms that are uncomfortable, while others may have more severe reactions, the Mayo Clinic states, noting that most food allergy symptoms develop within a few minutes to two hours after consuming the food that caused it.
Here are some of the most common food allergy symptoms, per the Mayo Clinic:
- Tingling or itching in the mouth
- Hives or eczema
- Swelling of parts of the body
- Belly pain, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting
- Wheezing, nasal congestion
- Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting
Some people may experience a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction to some foods called anaphylaxis — a reaction that can cause someone to have trouble breathing, among other symptoms.
You may be at a higher risk for food allergies if you have other types of allergies — like a pollen allergy — or if you have eczema or asthma, or if someone in your immediate family has allergies, asthma or eczema, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
As always, you should talk to your health care provider about any concerns you may have about a food allergy. Your doctor may refer you to an allergist, who may conduct several types of tests to diagnose an allergy.