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Thousands of pounds of Trader Joe's chicken soup dumplings have been recalled due to possible contamination with hard plastic from a permanent marker.
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More than 61,000 pounds of Trader Joe's Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings are being recalled due to possible contamination with hard plastic from a permanent marker.
According to a notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service, the dumplings were manufactured by CJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont Corporation in California on Dec. 7 and shipped to Trader Joe's locations nationwide.
The recalled products are Trader Joe's Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings sold in 6-ounce boxes with plastic trays. Lot codes 03.07.25.C1-1 and 03.07.25.C1-2 are printed on the side of the box and the USDA inspection mark says P-46009.
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The manufacturer received complaints from consumers who found hard plastic in the dumplings. The USDA said there were no confirmed reports of side effects or injuries.
“FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them,” a press release said. “These products should be thrown away or returned to the place where they were purchased.”
Consumers may contact CJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont Corporation's Consumer Experience Department at 800-544-6855.