Popular Trader Joe’s Salad Recalled in 18 States Due to Undeclared Allergen

If you shop at Trader Joe’s, you should be aware of a new recall that’s impacting one of the supermarket chain’s popular salads. According to a recall notice from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) published on April 29, Trader Joe’s is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of its Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon due to an undeclared allergen.

Per the FDA, the salads are being recalled because the topping packet may potentially contain an undeclared milk allergen. In other words, the product may contain milk that is not listed on the ingredients label. The 500 recalled salads were mistakenly packaged with a sealed packet of Parmesan cheese crumbles, instead of a packet of crispy onions. The salads were produced by Taylor Fresh Foods Illinois, and have the “Use By” date of April 28, 2025, or April 29, 2025. The UPC of the recalled salads is 00773164.

Additionally, the FDA noted that the now-recalled salads were distributed to Trader Joe’s stores in 18 states. The states impacted by this recall are Alabama, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

Individuals with a sensitivity or allergy to milk may be at risk of an adverse reaction if they consume these salads, but the FDA points out that there have been no reported adverse reactions to this product to date.

Still, the FDA is urging customers who purchased Trader Joe’s Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon with the “Use By” dates of April 28, 2025 or April 29, 2025 in the aforementioned states to discard the product if they have a milk allergy or dairy sensitivity.

Shoppers with questions about this recall may contact Taylor Fresh Foods customer service at (855) 455-0098, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST.