FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-to-Eat Caesar Salad with Chicken Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
FSIS alerts consumers that Trader Joe's Caesar salad with chicken may contain undeclared egg in dressing. Products no longer available but urge consumers with egg allergies to avoid consumption. Discard or return items.
Use caution until it’s fixed
concerns that the salad dressing component of ready-to-eat (RTE) Caesar salad with chicken may contain egg, a known allergen, which is not declared on the finished product label. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers with an allergy to eggs are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available…
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What happened, in plain English
Trader Joe's Caesar salad with chicken products may contain undeclared egg in the dressing, posing a risk for people with egg allergies. These products are no longer available for sale but should be discarded or returned if purchased. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275095-trader-joe-s-caesar-salad-with-chicken-may-contain-egg.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275095-trader-joe-s-caesar-salad-with-chicken-may-contain-egg · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #PHA-07122022-01
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“Trader Joe's Caesar Salad with Chicken May Contain Egg Allergen - Do Not Consume.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275095-trader-joe-s-caesar-salad-with-chicken-may-contain-egg. Based on USDA FSIS recall #PHA-07122022-01 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ready-eat-caesar-salad-chicken-due-misbranding-and).
Why it’s dangerous
The salad dressing component may contain egg, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. This poses a risk for consumers with egg allergies who could experience allergic reactions if they consume the product.
Who’s affected
People with egg allergies should avoid consuming these products. The affected items were sold at Trader Joe's locations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 9 oz. plastic clamshell containers labeled 'TRADER JOE'S CAESAR SALAD WITH WHITE CHICKEN MEAT and Creamy Caesar Dressing' with best by dates of 07/11/22 or 07/12/22 and lot code GHNW 186-06.
- Brand
Trader Joe's- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop using it now
Discard or return the product to the place of purchase if you have purchased these items.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Are these products still available for purchase?
No, the products are no longer available for sale but may be in consumers' refrigerators.
What should I do if I have this product?
Discard or return the product to the place of purchase.
Is there a risk of serious injury from this product?
No, the hazard is an undeclared allergen that could cause allergic reactions in people with egg allergies.
Contact Trader Joe's
We’ve drafted a message you can send Trader Joe's to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall PHA-07122022-01 — Trader Joe's Trader Joe's Hello, I own a Trader Joe's that is covered by recall PHA-07122022-01 from Trader Joe's. 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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Where this comes from
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 #PHA-07122022-01 (July 12, 2022)
- 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.