Trader Joe's Issues Huge Food Recall In Pittsburgh Stores, Nationwide

PITTSBURGH, PA —Trader Joe's is recalling approximately 61,839 pounds of steamed chicken soup dumpling products that may be contaminated with hard plastic.

The recall was announced by the grocery chain and the U.S. Department Of Agriculture.

The dumplings were produced on Dec. 7, 2023. Here is what consumers should be checking:

• Six-ounce boxes with plastic trays containing six pieces of “Trader Joe's Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings” with lot codes “03.07.25.C1-1” and “03.07.25.C1-2” printed on the side of the box.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-46009” inside the USDA inspection mark These items were shipped to Trader Joe’s retail locations nationwide.

The problem was discovered after the firm received complaints from consumers reporting they found plastic in the dumplings.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or injuries as a result of the plastic.

Trader Joe's has three Pittsburgh locations. They are in McCandless, Eastside and Bethel Park.