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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.

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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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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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Freshly baked goods from Costco's bakery section.
Woman holding her head, expressing concern or discomfort.
Woman experiencing joint pain while seated.
Close-up of a beauty product in an elegant setting.
Assorted coffee and donut options from popular cafes.
Woman adding sugar to her aromatic cup of coffee.
Tasty bagels with blueberries and butter on a wooden board.
Comparing cooking spray and olive oil for healthy choices.
Brazilian food dish featuring rice, beans, and chicken.
Checking watch while enjoying a healthy breakfast.
Display of deli meats and sandwich products at grocery store.
Cooked salmon served with rice and leafy greens.
Inside view of a Costco store shopping aisle.
Woman taking magnesium supplements for health benefits.
Selection of s'mores brownies and baked goods from Aldi.
Grilled chicken breast with fries and a fresh salad.
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Fried fish served with fries on a restaurant plate.
Spilling vitamin C pills into a hand for supplementation.