CJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont Corporation Recalls Trader Joe’s Chicken Soup Dumplings Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
USDA recalls Trader Joe's chicken soup dumplings from Dec. 2023 due to possible hard plastic contamination from marker pens. Consumers urged to discard products immediately.
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possible contamination with foreign materials, specifically hard plastic from a permanent marker pen
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What happened, in plain English
CJ Foods is recalling approximately 61,839 pounds of Trader Joe's steamed chicken soup dumplings from December 2023 that may contain hard plastic from a permanent marker pen. This recall is due to consumer reports of finding plastic pieces in the product, though no injuries have been reported. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274956-trader-joe-s-chicken-soup-dumplings-recall-possible-hard-plastic.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274956-trader-joe-s-chicken-soup-dumplings-recall-possible-hard-plastic · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #010-2024
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“Trader Joe's Chicken Soup Dumplings Recall: Possible Hard Plastic Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274956-trader-joe-s-chicken-soup-dumplings-recall-possible-hard-plastic. Based on USDA FSIS recall #010-2024 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/cj-foods-manufacturing-beaumont-corporation-recalls-trader-joes-chicken-soup).
Why it’s dangerous
The recall involves chicken soup dumplings that may contain hard plastic from a permanent marker pen. This foreign material could be ingested if the product is consumed, potentially causing choking or internal injury. However, no injuries have been reported to date.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Trader Joe's steamed chicken soup dumplings with lot codes 03.07.25.C1-1 or 03.07.25.C1-2 from December 7, 2023. Those who have the product in their freezers are at risk of consuming foreign material.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 6-oz. boxes with plastic trays containing six pieces of 'Trader Joe's Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings' with lot codes 03.07.25.C1-1 or 03.07.25.C1-2. Products bear establishment number P-46009 inside the USDA inspection mark.
- Brand
CJ Foods- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Discard Products Immediately
Throw away or return the recalled chicken soup dumplings to the place of purchase to prevent consumption.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Are there any injuries reported from this recall?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions or injuries have been reported to the USDA.
What lot codes are affected?
Lot codes 03.07.25.C1-1 and 03.07.25.C1-2 on the product box.
How can I report a problem with this product?
Contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or email MPHotline@usda.gov for food safety concerns.
Contact CJ Foods
We’ve drafted a message you can send CJ Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 010-2024 — CJ Foods CJ Foods Hello, I own a CJ Foods that is covered by recall 010-2024 from CJ Foods. The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #010-2024 (March 2, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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