Press Release 12/10/2007
Trader Joe’s Pinjur recalled, may contain small pieces of glass
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin warns consumers to the recall of 1,000 cases of Trader Joe’s Pinjur, (a traditional Macedonian condiment made with roasted peppers, eggplant, and tomatoes). The product is being recalled because customers reported finding small pieces of glass in it.
The Trader Joe’s Company, Monrovia, Calif. is voluntarily recalling 1,000 cases of its 12-oz jars of Trader Joe’s Pinjur with the UPC 00529068 and Best By 10/2009. The Best By date can be found printed on the top of the lid.
The product was potentially sold at Trader Joe’s retail stores in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin.
Georgia consumers who may have the product should discard it or return it to any Trader Joe’s store for a full refund. Consumers may also call Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817 or visit their website www.traderjoes.com.
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