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FDA Food recall · Reported February 12, 2020

TRADER JOE'S OLD FASHIONED Potato Salad NET WT. 20 OZ (1 LB 4 OZ) 567g DIST. & SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY: TRADER JOE'S MONROVIA, CA 91016 UPC 0032 1747

The firm was notified by their supplier of boiled eggs that the eggs my be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Recall #
F-0639-2020
Affected scope
3,564 units
Initiated
December 21, 2019
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Bakkavor Foods USA Inc. recalled TRADER JOE'S OLD FASHIONED Potato Salad NET WT. 20 OZ (1 LB 4 OZ) 567g DIST. & SOLD EXCLU… - a critical-severity action.

TRADER JOE'S OLD FASHIONED Potato Salad NET WT. 20 OZ (1 LB 4 OZ) 567g DIST. & SOLD EXCLU… was recalled by Bakkavor Foods USA Inc. in February 12, 2020. Reason: The firm was notified by their supplier of boiled eggs that the eggs my be contaminated with Listeria monocyt…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0639-2020 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Bakkavor Foods USA Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-The firm was notified by their supplier of boiled eggs that the eggs my be contaminated with Listeria monocyt….

Critical
severity level
4K units
affected scope
Class I
classification
February 12, 2020
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0639-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0639-2020) was formally reported on February 12, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 21, 2019. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Bakkavor Foods USA Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Charlotte, NC. Federal records list the affected scope as 3,564 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: The firm was notified by their supplier of boiled eggs that the eggs my be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Product was shipped to the following states: CT, FL, IL & PA. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Food recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 25,126 food recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.

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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

3,564 units

Related Recalls

6

2 from same agency

Product description

TRADER JOE'S OLD FASHIONED Potato Salad NET WT. 20 OZ (1 LB 4 OZ) 567g DIST. & SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY: TRADER JOE'S MONROVIA, CA 91016 UPC 0032 1747

Reason for recall

The firm was notified by their supplier of boiled eggs that the eggs my be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0639-2020
Date reported February 12, 2020
Date initiated December 21, 2019
Recalling firm Bakkavor Foods USA Inc.
Firm location Charlotte, NC
Affected scope 3,564 units
Distribution Product was shipped to the following states: CT, FL, IL & PA

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

3,564 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (F-0639-2020) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status with FDA Food before acting, recall details can be updated.
  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
TRADER JOE'S OLD FASHIONED Potato Salad NET WT. 20 OZ (1 LB 4 OZ) 567g DIST. & SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY: TRADER JOE'S MONROVIA, CA 91016 UPC 0032 1747. Recalled by Bakkavor Foods USA Inc.. Units affected: 3,564 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The firm was notified by their supplier of boiled eggs that the eggs my be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on February 12, 2020. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-0639-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Product was shipped to the following states: CT, FL, IL & PA.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-0639-2020) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Food, reported February 12, 2020. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.