Trader Joe's, the popular American grocery chain, recently announced a recall of its "Chicken & Vegetable Steamed Soup Dumplings" due to potential contamination with foreign materials. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) revealed that pieces of plastic were discovered in the product.

The recalled dumplings were produced on January 27, 2023, and have a use-by date of January 26, 2024. They were distributed to Trader Joe's outlets nationwide. The product's packaging is marked with the establishment number "P-21088," which can be found inside the USDA mark of inspection. Consumers who have purchased the item are urged not to consume it. Instead, they should either throw it away or return it to the place of purchase.

This recall was categorized as Class I, which means it is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the recalled product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death. However, to date, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

While this recall may temporarily affect the availability of Trader Joe's Chicken & Vegetable Steamed Soup Dumplings, it is necessary to ensure consumers' safety. Trader Joe's has a reputation for responsive customer service and high-quality products. This proactive measure aligns with its commitment to maintaining consumer trust.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Trader Joe's Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817. The FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make sure that the product is no longer available to consumers

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