Dressing sold at Trader Joe's in 17 states recalled over undeclared allergens

(WHTM) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the voluntary recall of Trader Joe's Hot Honey Mustard Dressing that was sold in 17 states and Washington, D.C.

Fresh Creative Foods, the California-based company that manufactured the dressing for Trader Joe's, first issued the recall on March 30, notifying consumers of undeclared allergens in the product.

"The incorrect label does not include allergen callouts for peanuts, soy, sesame, or wheat," reads a copy of the recall notice published by the FDA.

The dressing was sold at Trader Joe's grocery stores in Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia. The item was also distributed to Trader Joe's locations in Washington, D.C.

Concerned customers can identify the recalled product by its use-by date of May 27, 2025 (05/27/2025), which is printed on the bottle. Consumers are being instructed to throw away the dressing or return it to Trader Joe's for a refund.

Additional concerns can also be directed at Fresh Creative Foods, which can be reached at 888-223-2127 between Monday and Friday, according to the recall notice.

Despite the labeling mishap, no adverse effects had been reported as of March 30, according to Fresh Creative Foods.