Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2026
Trader Joe’s announces plan for a West Omaha location
Trader Joe’s announced plans for a new location in West Omaha; the source does not establish that the store has opened.
2026
Lawsuit alleges Trader Joe’s wraps caused E. coli illnesses
A North Carolina woman is suing Trader Joe’s, claiming she became ill with E. coli after eating its tarragon chicken salad wraps. The lawsuit also names a Massachusetts woman who makes a similar claim.
2026
Consumers sue Trader Joe’s over alleged E. coli contamination
Two women sued Trader Joe’s Co., alleging that Tarragon Chicken Salad Wraps purchased at its stores were contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 and that the product was linked to their illnesses. The allegations are not presented as a court determination.
2026
Frozen berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's recalled
Frozen berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's have been recalled, per a report by KPLC 7 News. The article headline does not name the recalling company or specify the recall date or hazard.
2026
Jalapeño recall expands to downstream products
Following a recall by Coast Citrus Distributors of fresh jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico, downstream recalls are being conducted for recalled jalapeños and products containing them. Whole Foods Market recalled salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared products containing jalapeños sold online and in stores across multiple states, and Taylor Fresh Foods recalled multiple products containing recalled jalapeños distributed to retail distribution centers in numerous states. Stores that received recalled products include Hannaford, Kroger, Stop and Shop, Target, Trader Joe's, Walmart, and Whole Foods. Taylor Fresh Foods is no longer sourcing products from this farmer and will fill orders from alternative suppliers. FSIS also issued a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated jalapeños that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
2026
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño-containing prepared foods over salmonella risk
Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled prepared foods containing jalapeños, including salsas and guacamole, across about 20 U.S. states after distributor Coast Citrus notified it of a fresh jalapeño recall; products were sold at retailers including Walmart, Kroger, Whole Foods, Target, Trader Joe's and Hannaford. Taylor Farms said it stopped sourcing from a Sinaloa farm identified as a potential source of the salmonella outbreak, and no illnesses had been linked to its recalled products.
2021
Trader Joe’s chicken patty products recalled over bone fragments
A recall affected Trader Joe’s Chile Lime Chicken Burgers and Spinach Feta Chicken Sliders after bone fragments were found in the Chile Lime product. The article says nearly 100,000 pounds of raw chicken products were recalled by manufacturer Innovative Solutions; no confirmed adverse reactions were reported.
2021
Trader Joe's chicken products recalled after bone fragments found
Trader Joe's stores recalled chicken products after bone pieces were discovered. The recall affected the Chile Lime Chicken Burgers and Spinach Feta Chicken Sliders and was carried out by manufacturer Innovative Solutions; the article reports no confirmed adverse reactions.
2020
Trader Joe’s introduces Everything But The Leftovers seasoning
Trader Joe’s introduced a new Thanksgiving seasoning blend called Everything But The Leftovers, made with herbs including sage, rosemary, thyme, and parsley; the product was reported spotted in stores.
2020
Petition calls for Trader Joe's to remove international food packaging
An online petition called for Trader Joe's to remove packaging names used on its international foods, alleging that the branding was racist and exoticized other cultures.
2020
Trader Joe's responds to petition over international food branding
Trader Joe's responded to the petition, saying the names may have an effect contrary to the welcoming customer experience it seeks to create. Its spokesperson said the company had been changing the branding for several years to use only the Trader Joe's label and expected the work to be completed very soon.
2020
Trader Joe’s temporarily closes five stores amid employee COVID-19 cases
Trader Joe’s temporarily closed five stores after employees showed symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus. The stores were to reopen after cleaning and restocking.
2020
Trader Joe’s vegan mac and cheese becomes available
Trader Joe’s vegan mac and cheese is reported available in stores for $4.49 per 20 oz container.
2019
Almark Foods expands hard-boiled egg recall amid listeria outbreak
Almark Foods expanded its recall to all hard-boiled egg products manufactured at its Gainesville, Georgia, facility because of potential listeria contamination. The article also reports that Trader Joe's egg and potato salads were recalled because Almark supplied broken egg whites used in their production.
2019
Bakkavor recalls Trader Joe’s egg and potato salads
Bakkavor Foods USA announced a voluntary recall of Trader Joe’s Egg Salad and Trader Joe’s Old Fashioned Potato Salad because Almark Foods supplied some egg whites that were possibly contaminated with listeria.
2019
Fuji Food Products recalls sushi and other packaged foods
Fuji Food Products recalled 23 types of packaged sushi, salads, and spring rolls branded Trader Joe's or Okami over possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The company said listeria was found near food preparation areas, but there was no evidence that food was actually contaminated.
2019
Trader Joe’s recalls sushi products over potential listeria contamination
Trader Joe’s warned customers of a recall affecting certain fresh products that could be contaminated with listeria. The products were sold in Florida stores; no illnesses had been reported, and affected products had been removed from shelves. Customers could discard the products or return them for a full refund.
2019
Trader Joe's opens second Center City Philadelphia store
Trader Joe's opened its second Center City Philadelphia location at 1324 Arch Street on Tuesday, October 22, 2019.