These are the totems of the cult of Trader Joe’s. Reddit user @Altruistic_Snow6366 asked fans in the Trader Joe’s forum what their “holy grail” items are — and the store’s obsessive shoppers did not disappoint. Trader Joe’s fans have certain items that they swear by. Helayne Seidman In the original post, the user clarified that … Read more
It’s not your average Joe. The eclectic grocery store chain Trader Joe’s is top banana — ranking No. 1 in brand reputation in a recent Axios Harris Poll. The California-based grocer, which launched in 1967 and now boasts close to 600 locations in the US, including 35 in New York alone, beat out 99 other big … Read more
Trader Joe’s customers are in for a sweet treat. The grocery store chain is hopping on the Dubai chocolate trend, putting the pistachio-infused chocolate bars on their shelves — and the price tag for the viral sensation is on the low end. In a Reddit post, a Trader Joe’s employee revealed that the chocolate will … Read more
The no-frills Trader Joe’s mini tote bags are $2.99 and smaller than most traditional canvas shopping bags. Still, whenever they hit stores, they cause a buying frenzy. This week was no exception, with the company launching its Mini Pastel Canvas Tote Bags just ahead of the Easter holiday. The moment the bags – measuring 13 inches … Read more
Mini product— massive resale price. Trader Joe’s beloved mini tote is back with new colors and the $2.99 item, which has become coveted by fashionistas, is now being resold on sites such as eBay and Poshmark for up to $1,700. This year for spring, the bite-sized bags come in pastel shades of pink, blue, green and purple, prompting … Read more
A salad dressing sold at Trader Joe’s locations in 17 states and Washington, D.C., has been recalled because of a “labeling error.” The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made the announcement about the recall on Monday. The 12-ounce bottles of Trader Joe’s Hot Honey Mustard Dressing may contain allergens, including peanut, sesame, soy, and wheat, that aren’t … Read more
Trader Joe’s beloved mini tote is coming back — with new colors for spring. The grocery store chain confirmed that the viral object of grocery shopping desire will return to stores across the country in April. “The exact date they will be available in each neighborhood Trader Joe’s will vary,” the company told USA TODAY. … Read more
Trader Joe’s is recalling certain bottles of imported mineral water over the possibility that the glass containers may shatter. The recall impacts bottles of Gerolsteiner Sparkling Natural Mineral Water, an imported German mineral water. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the bottles were sold at around $3 a pop. In a Mar. 12 announcement, … Read more
“Cosby Show” actor Geoffrey Owens said he’s still struggling to make ends meet after he was forced to quit his job at a Trader Joe’s grocery store amid an “attack on my privacy” Owens, known for his role as Elvin Tibideaux on the six-time Emmy-winning series, claimed he’s “not much better off” today than he … Read more
Is your favorite retailer failing you? A new report by Toxic-Free Future, a nonprofit consumer product safety organization, revealed that most retailers in the United States and Canada are falling short when it comes to ensuring that the products they sell are made with the safest chemicals and materials on the market. So how did … Read more
They wouldn’t trade these for the world. Trader Joe’s is bringing back its popular miniature tote bags as a limited re-release — causing lines out the door of stores across the country, including here in New York. Selling for $2.99 with red, blue, green and yellow trim, the bite-sized bags, which measure 13 x 11 x … Read more
Fall fanatics can take their obsession one step further by turning it into a side hustle. Personal finance platform FinanceBuzz is looking to hire a “pumpkin spice pundit” to taste-test fall food products from Trader Joe’s. The platform said it’s looking for someone to taste and evaluate the retailer’s “fall-inspired Pumpkin Palooza foods.” The individual will be tasked … Read more
Trader Joe’s is urgently recalling about 653,000 Mango Tangerine Scented Candles nationwide due to “safety risk” from an “unexpected burn pattern,” the company announced Thursday. According to a notice published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax, causing a larger flame than expected and “posing a … Read more
These treats are driving a hole lot of people crazy — do-nut mess around with Trader Joe’s fans. The grocery chain has re-stocked its shelves with Glazed Chocolate Donut Holes and shoppers can barely contain themselves. The chocolaty bite-sized snacks are a delicious blend of tapioca starch, rice flour, and cornstarch that are then coated … Read more
It’s so good it should be illegal — unless it already is. In the United States, Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel seasoning is a fan-favorite delicacy. But in South Korea, the item is actually illegal. South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety includes the popular product on its list of “hazardous foods purchased … Read more
A California family’s massive Trader Joe’s receipt recently went viral on social media, sparking a debate about which grocery stores are affordable for families. In a video that’s been viewed over 17 million times on X, a father-of-six’s camera panned across a massive Trader Joe’s receipt from a location in Westlake Village, an affluent city in Los Angeles County. “Here’s what … Read more
Sounds wick-ed dangerous. Trader Joe’s is recalling a popular candle over an “unexpected burn pattern” — said to put buyers at a safety risk. The trendy grocer’s 5.7-ounce, $4 Mango Tangerine scented candle has an issue where “the candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax, causing a larger than expected flame,” the company … Read more
Trader Joe’s is back with the next big mini trend: cooler bags. The grocery store’s latest trending product is a summertime upgrade from their viral mini tote bags. The new mini insulated tote bags are selling for $3.99 each in stores — and are already showing up on resale sites. The new mini insulated tote … Read more
This is rotten news: Fresh basil sold at Trader Joe’s locations across the country have been voluntarily recalled after being linked to a salmonella outbreak. The Infinite Herbs organic basil was pulled from shelves this week after salmonella bacteria sickened 12, including one hospitalization, across seven states, the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday. The … Read more
A US judge dismissed most of a lawsuit accusing Trader Joe’s of misleading and endangering consumers by failing to disclose that its dark chocolate bars contained harmful levels of “heavy metals” such as lead and cadmium. In a decision on Wednesday, US District Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro in San Diego said consumers in the proposed … Read more