Over 61,000 pounds of chicken soup dumplings sold at Trader Joe’s are being recalled due to potential contamination with hard plastic, according to U.S. regulators’ announcement on Saturday.

The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service reported that the dumplings produced by CJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont Corp. from California and currently being recalled may contain foreign objects, namely hard plastic from a permanent marker pen.

The recall arrives after consumers reported finding hard plastic in the Trader Joe’s-branded products, FSIS said. To date, no related illnesses or injures have been reported.

Reworded: The FSIS advised consumers to inspect their freezers for any products. The recalled item is the “Trader Joe’s Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings” in a 6-ounce size, made on December 7, 2023. These can be identified by the lot codes 03.07.25.C1-1 and 03.07.25.C1-2, located on the side of the box.

Trader Joe’s issued an online announcement regarding the recall, and urged customers to dispose of the affected dumplings or bring them back to any store for a complete refund.

A representative from CJ Foods Manufacturing Beaumont Corp. informed The Associated Press that they are looking into the matter, which occurred during the production process. In a statement sent via email, the company also emphasized the importance of ensuring customer safety as their top priority.

One of the main causes for food recalls in the U.S. at present is contamination by foreign objects. This includes not only plastic and metal pieces, but also small insects and other materials that are not supposed to be present in packaged food products. These incidents have led to recalls being initiated.