Trader Joe's issues latest recall for black bean tamales sold in select states

Trader Joe's has recalled another product from shelves, but only in certain states.

The grocery store chain sent a notice to customers that Texas Tamale Company Gourmet Black Bean Tamales may contain undeclared milk.

Trader Joe's says no illnesses have been reported and that all of the potentially affected product has been removed from shelves. The grocery chain also advises customers to not eat the tamales, and to either throw away the product or return it to any Trader Joe's for a full refund.

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States affected

The only tamales affected have a best-by date of June 19, 2025 and the Lot code 17023. They are only sold in Trader Joe's stores in these states:

• Alabama
• Arkansas
• Colorado
• Kansas
• Louisiana
• New Mexico
• Oklahoma
• Tennessee
• Texas

String of recalls

The tamales are the latest in a string of recalls Trader Joe's has issued for its products in the last two months.

The grocery chain recalled multigrain crackers with sunflower and flax because they may contain metal and broccoli cheddar soup for containing insects and its fully cooked falafel.

The company also has recalled its Almond Windmill Cookies and the Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies for potentially containing rocks.

In a statement sent to USA TODAY, a Trader Joe's spokesperson called the timing of the recent recalls "coincidental."

"We have a close relationship with our vendors," the statement said. "We will never leave to chance the safety of the products we offer. We pull the product from our shelves as soon as we are aware of an issue. Once we understood the issue we notified our customers."

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How to contact Trader Joe's about the Texas Tamale Company Gourmet Black Bean Tamales recall

Customers with any questions can contact Trader Joe's customer relations Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT at 626-599-3817

You can also send an email on product feedback through the Trader Joe's website.