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Trader Joe’s Organic Tropical Fruit Blend - recalled due to potential Hepatitis A
3 days ago
United States
Trader Joe's is recalling Trader Joe’s Organic Tropical Fruit Blend because the supplier informed them that the product may have the potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A. The product was sold in Trader Joe's stores. No illnesses have been reported to date, and all potentially affected product has been removed from sale and destroyed.
The recalled product is:
- Trader Joe’s Organic Tropical Fruit Blend, SKU# 51191, BEST BY dates of 04/25/24, 05/12/24, 05/23/24, 05/30/24, and 06/07/24.
If you have the recalled product in your home, please do not eat it, throw it away or return it to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund.
In case you experienced Hepatitis A symptoms such as fever, nausea, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, dark-colored urine, and jaundice (a yellowing of the skin), it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.
Source: traderjoes.com
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Best If Use Dates Best Before Date: 45457 Distributed in States: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, Wisconsin
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