World Class Distribution, Inc. recalls Trader Joe's Super Spinach Salad with Quinoa, carrots, cranberries, chickpeas, edamame, pumpkin seeds and a carrot
Trader Joe's recalls Super Spinach Salad with undeclared almonds in some packages. Consumers should check for almonds in the dressing pouches and avoid if allergic to almonds.
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Some packages of Trader Joe's Super Spinach Salad were prepared using almonds instead of pumpkin seeds, which are declared on the label. Undeclared allergen - almonds.
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What happened, in plain English
Trader Joe's is recalling some packages of Super Spinach Salad because they accidentally used almonds instead of pumpkin seeds, which are listed on the label. This poses a risk for people with almond allergies since the allergen wasn't declared. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/14177-trader-joe-s-super-spinach-salad-recall-almond-allergen-undeclared.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/14177-trader-joe-s-super-spinach-salad-recall-almond-allergen-undeclared · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0959-2021
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“Trader Joe's Super Spinach Salad Recall: Almond Allergen Undeclared.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/14177-trader-joe-s-super-spinach-salad-recall-almond-allergen-undeclared. Based on FDA recall #F-0959-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0959-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The salad dressing pouches contain almonds instead of pumpkin seeds, which are declared on the label. This means people with almond allergies could experience an allergic reaction if they consume the product.
Who’s affected
People who purchased this salad from Trader Joe's between August 2021 and the use-by date (August 30, 2021) are affected. Those with almond allergies are at the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the dressing pouches for almonds instead of pumpkin seeds. The product was sold by Trader Joe's in Monrovia, CA, with a use-by date of August 30, 2021.
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What to do — step by step
Check Dressing Pouches
Inspect the dressing pouches for almonds instead of pumpkin seeds.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe for people without almond allergies?
Yes, the product is safe for people without almond allergies as the undeclared allergen only affects those with almond allergies.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check the dressing pouches for almonds instead of pumpkin seeds. The product was sold by Trader Joe's in Monrovia, CA with a use-by date of August 30, 2021.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Inspect the dressing pouches for almonds. If you find almonds, stop using the product and contact Trader Joe's for guidance.
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 F-0959-2021 — Trader Joe's Trader Joe's Hello, I own a Trader Joe's that is covered by recall F-0959-2021 from Trader Joe's. 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 FDA 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: FDA Recall #F-0959-2021 (August 25, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0959-2021 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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