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FDA Food recall · Reported June 13, 2018

Trader Joe's Artisan Bread - Organic French Baguette; (Brown and Serve) Keep frozen; Product code 53835; 24 x 11.5 oz. (326g) - 24 loaves per case. UPC 0053 8350 Product of Canada Manufactured by Groupe Premiere Moisson Inc., 189 Harwood, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, Canada Distributed and sold exclusively by Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91016

FDA was notified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency of that two lot codes of Trader Joe's Organic French Baguette may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Recall #
F-1539-2018
Affected scope
666 cases (24 loaves per case)
Initiated
May 28, 2018
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Trader Joes Company recalled Trader Joe's Artisan Bread - Organic French Baguette; (Brown and Serve) Keep frozen; P… - a moderate-severity action.

Trader Joe's Artisan Bread - Organic French Baguette; (Brown and Serve) Keep frozen; P… was recalled by Trader Joes Company in June 13, 2018. Reason: FDA was notified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency of that two lot codes of Trader Joe's Organic French …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1539-2018 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Trader Joes Company issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-FDA was notified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency of that two lot codes of Trader Joe's Organic French ….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
June 13, 2018
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1539-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1539-2018) was formally reported on June 13, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 28, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Trader Joes Company is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Monrovia, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 666 cases (24 loaves per case).

The documented reason for this recall is: FDA was notified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency of that two lot codes of Trader Joe's Organic French Baguette may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distribution Centers in CA and PA - retail locations in MA, NH, RI, ME, CT, NY, NJ, DC, PA, VA, MD.. 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

666 cases (24 loaves per case)

Related Recalls

6

2 from same agency

Product description

Trader Joe's Artisan Bread - Organic French Baguette; (Brown and Serve) Keep frozen; Product code 53835; 24 x 11.5 oz. (326g) - 24 loaves per case. UPC 0053 8350 Product of Canada Manufactured by Groupe Premiere Moisson Inc., 189 Harwood, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, Canada Distributed and sold exclusively by Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91016

Reason for recall

FDA was notified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency of that two lot codes of Trader Joe's Organic French Baguette may 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 Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-1539-2018
Date reported June 13, 2018
Date initiated May 28, 2018
Recalling firm Trader Joes Company
Firm location Monrovia, CA
Affected scope 666 cases (24 loaves per case)
Distribution Distribution Centers in CA and PA - retail locations in MA, NH, RI, ME, CT, NY, NJ, DC, PA, VA, MD.

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

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Trader Joe's Artisan Bread - Organic French Baguette; (Brown and Serve) Keep frozen; Product code 53835; 24 x 11.5 oz. (326g) - 24 loaves per case. UPC 0053 8350 Product of Canada Manufactured by Groupe Premiere Moisson Inc., 189 Harwood, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, Canada Distributed and sold exclusively by Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91016. Recalled by Trader Joes Company. Units affected: 666 cases (24 loaves per case).
Why was this product recalled?
FDA was notified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency of that two lot codes of Trader Joe's Organic French Baguette may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on June 13, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1539-2018.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Distribution Centers in CA and PA - retail locations in MA, NH, RI, ME, CT, NY, NJ, DC, PA, VA, MD..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-1539-2018) 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 June 13, 2018. 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.