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The One Food You Should STOP Buying At Trader Joe's Right Now, According To Health Experts

December 28, 2020 by Justine Schwartz
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Trader Joe’s just announced a major product recall!

One December 16th, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall of Trader Joe’s Lightly Salted Edamame due to potential listeria contamination. Say it ain’t so!

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The recall of this popular product means that if you recently purchased the item from TJ's--you'll need to throw it out immediately. The FDA also ordered the grocery store to pull the product from shelves, which means no one should be buying it.

Colorful assortment of Trader Joe's products on shelves.

According to the notice, the problem stems from Las Vegas-based food company Tesoros Trading Co. The Lightly Salted Edamame may contain a listeria contamination, which can lead to fatal infections "in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems."

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A variety of popular Trader Joe's items showcased.

The recall only affects people in four regions: Arizona, Southern California, Southern Nevada, and Utah.

Listeria infections can also cause ssues in healthy people, such as "high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea."

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Editorial Director

Justine Schwartz is a veteran women's lifestyle editor; she's written extensively about style & beauty tips, health advice and wedding planning. Her work has appeared in New York Magazine, Huffington Post and New York Weddings. Justine has been with SheFinds since 2010; you can reach her via email at Justine@shefinds.com.

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