In what has become a frequent occurrence over the past week, Trader Joe's has recalled yet another product. This time around the grocery store recalled their Fully Cooked Falafel because the item may contain rocks.
An announcement on the Trader Joe's website from July 28 reads: "We have been alerted by our supplier of Trader Joe’s Fully Cooked Falafel (SKU# 93935) that the product...may contain rocks. All potentially affected product has been removed from sale and destroyed."
The Fully Cooked Falafel was sold in roughly three dozen U.S. states (the full list can be viewed on Trader Joe's recalls page). Those who have purchased or received donations of the product have been urged to not eat it and to discard the product or return it to a Trader Joe’s location for a full refund.
If you're keeping count, Trader Joe's has recalled a total of four products in less than a week. The first recall, from July 25, was for grocery store's Almond Windmill Cookies and Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies, also due to the presence of rocks.
Trader Joe's then recalled their Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup on July 27 because it may contain insects.
The string of recalls has left fans seriously scratching their heads as to why rocks and insects have been found in four different TJ's products. Others have been able to look on the bright side.
In regards to why rocks have been found in these food products, a rep for Trader Joe's revealed to the New York Post that "there was an issue in the manufacturing processes." For more info about which SKU numbers to avoid and their use by dates, check out the Trader Joe's recalls page.
