Trader Joe’s, a popular grocery store chain, is voluntarily recalling approximately 61,000 pounds of frozen chicken soup dumplings due to potential plastic contamination. This recall comes after discovering that some of the dumplings might contain hard plastic, possibly originating from a permanent marker.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s inspection wing recently announced the findings, urging consumers to be cautious. Trader Joe’s has identified the specific batches from its Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings that might have been affected.

The affected dumplings are sold in six-ounce boxes with plastic trays, each containing six pieces of Trader Joe’s Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings. To ascertain if you have the affected product, check the lot code printed on the side of the box. The problematic lot codes that need to be on the lookout for are 03.07.25.C1-1 and 03.07.25.C1-2.

These affected soup dumplings were produced on December 7, 2023. Trader Joe’s emphasizes the need for a recall to prevent any potential product-related health concerns.

For visualization purposes, Trader Joe’s has shared a photo of the product packaging:

If you have purchased the specific dumpling products detailed above, it is advisable not to consume them. Trader Joe’s encourages affected customers to discard the product immediately or to return it to their nearest Trader Joe’s store for a full refund.

For more information about this product recall, customers can refer to the official recall notice here. Alternatively, customers may contact Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at 1-800-555-5555 for any queries or concerns regarding this recall.

Trader Joe’s remains committed to ensuring the safety and satisfaction of its customers, and it deeply regrets any inconvenience caused by this unforeseen issue.