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
At this Trader Joe’s, the line is never long. On Tuesday, the grocery store chain opened a grab-and-go store near its Union Square location at the site of what was once the beloved Trader Joe’s Wine Shop. Called Trader Joe’s Pronto, it will offer affordable, lunch-friendly options for those looking to grab a quick bite … Read more
This is bananas. For the first time in store history, Trader Joe’s has raised the price of their bananas. The banana has had the same 19-cent price tag at the grocery store chain for 25 years, but inflation has hit even staple items, leading to a 20% price hike. For the first time in store … Read more
The now-viral Trader Joe’s Mini Tote Bag is all the rage right now, and those who missed their chance to get their hands on one will have another opportunity. The grocery store’s latest limited item is a $2.99 mini tote bag that comes in navy, yellow, red and green — and customers are rushing to … Read more
A tote bag from Trader Joe’s might be the newest item to quench people’s thirst to stay on trend. The grocery store’s latest limited item is a mini tote bag that comes in navy, yellow, red and green — and customers are rushing to their closest TJ’s to grab one. The bags, which are sold … Read more
If you’ve ever hoped to one day get Trader Joe’s delivered right to your front door, you’re out of luck. Despite the popularity of grocery delivery apps such as InstaCart and DoorDash, Trader Joe’s has remained firm in its stance not to deliver their groceries, per a recent ChowHound report. The grocery store states on … Read more
The winners of one of the most highly-anticipated yearly awards have been announced. Trader Joe’s announced the winners of the 15th annual Customer Choice Awards on Monday — and there are some unexpected first-time winners. For 15 years in a row, the grocery store brand asked customers to share their favorite TJ’s products. Certain items … Read more
POV: Another Gen Z Trader Joe’s shopper finds out about the existence of Trader José. The popular Monrovia, Calif.-based grocer has once again gone viral over a decades-old product-naming practice that has previously been referred to as “racist.” A youthful TikToker named Kyi (@kyeatdaays) reignited the debate after calling out the free-spirited retailer over the … Read more
This Trader Joe’s hack will have you feelin’ gourd all fall long. One of the grocery chain’s fall favorites, the pumpkin cinnamon rolls, has been discontinued, The Post can confirm — but there’s still a way to make them at home to satisfy that ooey, gooey craving. On Instagram this week, Trader Joe’s superfans @trader_joes_treasure_hunt … Read more
In a viral TikTok video that has received more than 1.5 million views, a Bay Area, California, kindergarten teacher claims to have hatched chicks from eggs she bought from a Trader Joe’s grocery store. “Did you know you could hatch eggs from Trader Joes?” Alice Bowie asks her viewers under the handle, @aliceintkland. “I bought these fertile … Read more
This TikToker just has one burning question: “What the f–k?” A woman who posts under the name @21savvyyy claims her Trader Joe’s candle burst into flames — and she got burned in the comments for committing some critical errors. In the 21-second clip, the TikToker shows the small, Christmas-themed candle ablaze on her cabinet among … Read more