The tamales have joined a list of six recalled products since July.
Fully Cooked Falafel was also potentially contaminated withrocks, and Multigrain Crackers were recalled due to potentialmetalcontamination.
The timing of these recalls is coincidental, according to Nakia Rohde, a spokesperson for Trader Joes.
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We have a close relationship with our vendors.
We will never leave to chance the safety of the products we offer.
But should you worry about these frequent recalls?
Pathogens have been responsible for many food recalls over the years, likeE.
coliin spinach orSalmonellain peanut butter.
Both theFood and Drug Administration(FDA) and theU.S.
Department of Agriculture(USDA) are involved with recalls.
you might browse the agencies websites for a list of recent food recalls.
Scrolling through these lists shows that food sold at tons of different grocery stores has been recalled recently.
Ronholm said its important to stay vigilant when it comes to food safety.
One way to do that is to be aware of any recall alerts as theyre announced.
And if youre a regular Trader Joes shopper, check your pantry for any of the recalled products.
Food and Drug Administration.Food recalls: what you’re gonna wanna know.
