More popular Trader Joe’s items have been tacked onto a nationwide recall that involved millions of pounds of foodstuffs that were potentially contaminated by foreign objects. Ajimoto Foods North America Inc. recalled a massive 9,885,240 pounds of Trader Joe’s Vegetable Fried Rice after slivers of glass were found in the one-pound meals, according to the FDA … Read more
Trader Joe’s popular chicken fried rice has been recalled after shards of glass were discovered inside the packaging. More than 3.3 million pounds of the product, sold under Trader Joe’s and Ajinomoto brands, were voluntarily recalled after customers reported the frightening find. Trader Joe’s popular chicken fried rice has been recalled after shards of glass … Read more
You may need to rethink where you’re grabbing your grub. A new analysis by Consumer Reports has determined the most and least expensive U.S. supermarkets, on average, and upscale behemoth Whole Foods Market topped the list of the priciest — with costs nearly 40% higher than what a consumer would pay at big-box retailer Walmart, … Read more
A Texas-based chain has once again been named America’s top grocery store, beating out major competitors, including Amazon, Costco and Trader Joe’s. San Antonio-based H-E-B was ranked the No. 1 grocery retailer in the US for the fifth time in nine years, according to Dunnhumby’s latest annual ranking of grocery stores. The family-owned company, which … Read more
NYC’s going head-over-wheels for this year’s must-have bag — and its $30 dupe. Ariana Rodriguez never leaves her Upper West Side home without her phone, her keys and one of her four Hulken totes. It’s a $125 foldable, rolling accessory designed to cart everything from groceries to gym gear, from dirty laundry to designer shopping … Read more
Trader Joe’s fanatics swear by the popular grocer, getting everything and anything they could need from their local store. However, even the most loyal of customers appear to be able to admit that Trader Joe’s misses the mark with at least a handful of their products. A popular discussion on social media centering on must-avoids … Read more
Christmas has come early this year at Trader Joe’s, with the grocery chain re-launching fan favorite holiday dessert chocolate mascarpone — now available on the shelf-to-stomach pipeline from now until the end of the year. Longtime fans of the creamy, dense spread (which technically resides in the cheese category) have taken to Reddit to express … Read more
Trader Joe’s knows how to make grocery shopping fun. On the “Inside Trader Joe’s” podcast, co-hosts Tara Miller, TJ’s vice president of marketing, and Matt Sloan, vice president of culture and innovation, shared that the grocer comes up with its product names “very carefully” — and they do matter. Some products have names that are … Read more
The J.M. Smucker Co. is suing Trader Joe’s, alleging the grocery chain’s new frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are too similar to Smucker’s Uncrustables in their design and packaging. In the lawsuit, which was filed Monday in federal court in Ohio, Smucker said the round, crustless sandwiches Trader Joe’s sells have the same pie-like … Read more
The Trader Joe’s viral mini tote bags are back from the commercial crypt. A spooks-person for the grocery chain officially confirmed to Today that the beloved canvas bags are being resurrected for fall — specifically for Halloween. Shoppers can get their monkey paws on the mini totes starting Oct. 8. Trader Joe’s mini canvas tote bags … Read more
All the fall things. That’s the word from Trader Joe’s, where the annual selection of seasonal items has now hit shelves — and fans of the beloved grocery store chain are already delivering their reviews. From pumpkin spice to butternut squash, TJ’s autumnal array is a highlight of the year for dedicated shoppers — who are … Read more
Trader Joe’s viral mini tote bags are up for grabs. The grocery store chain confirmed to USA Today that it plans to bring back its beloved bag for the fall season. While a spokesperson for Trader Joe’s declined to give any more information regarding colors, price or when the totes hit stores again, the Reno … Read more
The Trader Joe’s brand reputation precedes them globally — thanks to their viral totes. The grocery store’s infamous tote bags are something of a status symbol here in the United States, but across the pond, even without a single location in Britain, Trader Joe’s bags have become a must-have accessory. “I think I’ve seen more … Read more
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
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
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