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FDA Food recall F-2117-2012

Trader Joe's, Balela (A savory Middle Eastern salad with chickpeas, black beans and tomatoes). 8 ounces (227g). in clear rigid plastic cont…

On 2012-09-12 the FDA classified a Class I recall of Trader Joe's, Balela (A savory Middle Eastern salad with chickpeas, black beans and tomatoes). 8 ounces (227g). in clear rigid plastic cont… by Simmering Soups, citing products contain an ingredient (onions) that were found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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AgencyFDA Food
Recall numberF-2117-2012
ClassificationClass I
Statusterminated
Initiated2012-07-26
Published2012-09-12
Last updated2026-09-13 11:48 UTC
CompanySimmering Soups
DistributionFL, GA, NC, SC, TN, VA

Product

Trader Joe's, Balela (A savory Middle Eastern salad with chickpeas, black beans and tomatoes). 8 ounces (227g). in clear rigid plastic containers with snap on lids.

Reason

Products contain an ingredient (onions) that were found to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Identifiers

code_infoSKU #068306, UPC #00683067

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:48 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2117-2012%22

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