Here's what you need to know about the Trader Joe's breakfast sausage recall. Fortunately, the USDA says it hasn't discovered any reactions to the product.
The sausages contain the allergen soy lecithin but did not have it listed on the package. The mistake was discovered during a routine label verification process, according to an official release.
Nearly 3,500 pounds of chicken sausage are affected by the recall, and all packages prepared and shipped Aug. 10-24 have the misleading labeling. Affected packages were sold across New England and the East Coast.
Soy lecithin is a common additive to help the consistency of food by allowing water and oil to mix more easily, according to Refinery29. Products including mayonnaise, chocolate and other oil-rich foods typically contain soy lecithin.
Because soy lecithin contains soy proteins, and the USDA classified it as a major allergen to protect those with severe soy allergies. Recent studies have shown there is generally not enough soy within soy lecithin to trigger an allergic reaction for those who have an allergy to soy.
Have you bought any of the affected products? Do you plan to return them for a refund? Does this change how you see Trader Joe's? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!
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