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Recall Notification Report 048-2004
Product(s) Recalled:
Trader Joe's Pork Gyoza Potstickers, Pork And Vegetable Dumplings

Production Dates/Identifying Codes:
Produced 9/15/2004. The products subject to recall are: One pound bags of "TRADER JOE'S PORK GYOZA POTSTICKERS, PORK AND VEGETABLE DUMPLINGS." Each bag bears the code "2594DL1," on the bottom left corner, as well as "Est. 17309" inside the USDA mark of inspection, which is located on the nutrition facts panel.

Problem/Reason for Recall:
The packages state that the gyozas are filled with pork, but they may instead contain shrimp, a known allergen.

How/When Discovered:
The problem was discovered after the establishment received a consumer complaint.

Federal Establishment:
17309 M
Day-Lee Foods Inc.
13055 E. Molette St.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

Consumer Contact:
Mark Miller, General Manager, (562) 802-6801

Media Contact:
Mark Miller, General Manager, (562) 802-6801

Quantity Recalled:
Approximately 25,000 pounds

Distribution:
Potentially sold from Trader Joe's retail stores in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington.

Recall Classification:
Class I

Recall Notification Level:
Retail

Press Release:
California Firm Recalls Pork Products Because of Mislabeling

Direct Notification Means:
The firm has notified its customers orally and will do so in writing.

FSIS Follow-up Activities:
Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, Office of Field Operations (OFO).

Other Agencies Involved:
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FSIS Contacts:
  • Compliance/Recall Coordinator: (510) 337-5000
  • Recall Management Staff: (202) 690-6389
  • Media Inquiries: (202) 720-9113
  • Congressional Inquiries: (202) 720-3897
  • Consumer Inquiries: 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854); TTY, 1-800-256-7072
  • Web Site: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/ (FSIS Main Page) or http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/ (Recall Information)

Date of Recall Meeting:
December 17, 2004

Recall Case Number:
048-2004

 

 

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