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Frozen Food Recall Balloons To Nearly 37 Million Pounds: Is Your Freezer Safe? Frozen Food Recall Balloons To Nearly 37 Million Pounds: Is Your Freezer Safe?
Frozen Food Recall Balloons To Nearly 37 Million Pounds: Is Your Freezer Safe? A frozen food recall affecting millions of households just got a lot bigger. Federal regulators expanded the recall of frozen products made by Ajinomoto Foods North America on Monday, March 23, pushing the total to nearly 37 million pounds, up from what began as a 3.4-million-pound recall of frozen chicken fried rice early this month. The concern: glass contamination. Investigations point to contaminated carrots as the likely source of glass shards found in the products. Consumers have reported finding glass slivers ranging from approximately 0.4 to 1.2 inches (1 to 3 centimeters) long. Th…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
New England-Based Brand Outcrunches Competition In Taste Test Of 13 Chips New England-Based Brand Outcrunches Competition In Taste Test Of 13 Chips
New England-Based Brand Outcrunches Competition In Taste Test Of 13 Chips It’s crunch time. Literally.  Food & Wine just crowned the nation’s top potato chips after a masked taste test that put 13 brands through a serious snack showdown.  The results delivered a clear winner: Cape Cod Original Sea Salt Kettle Cooked Chips, which scored a flawless 10 out of 10. The testers said Cape Cod’s chips hit every mark: crisp, buttery, and balanced with just the right touch of salt.  Unlike greasier rivals, these tasted like "actual potatoes," not oil. One taster even compared them to "the crispy bits at the bottom of a cup of fries." Food & Wine’s…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Public Health Alert Issued For Ready-To-Eat Wraps Sold At Trader Joe's Public Health Alert Issued For Ready-To-Eat Wraps Sold At Trader Joe's
Public Health Alert Issued For Ready-To-Eat Wraps Sold At Trader Joe's A grab-and-go favorite is under a federal health warning.  The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert after food-contact surface samples tied to a ready-to-eat turkey wrap tested positive for Listeria.  The product was produced Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, and marked with “Best By Sep 16, 2025,” which fell on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The alert covers ten-ounce clear plastic clamshell packages labeled “TRADER JOE’S TURKEY GOBBLER WRAP,” bearing establishment number P-1644 inside the USDA mark of inspection.  The item shi…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Trader Joe’s Adding 2 More Stores In Connecticut Trader Joe’s Adding 2 More Stores In Connecticut
Trader Joe’s Adding 2 More Stores In Connecticut Trader Joe’s fans in Connecticut are about to get more options for their grocery runs. The popular grocery chain confirmed it will open a new store in Hamden at 46 Skiff St. and another will open in Shelton at 801 Bridgeport Ave. The new locations will be Trader Joe's 10th and 11th Connecticut stores.  Trader Joe’s has not said when the doors will open.  Marques Thomas/Unsplash In a statement, the company said, “We are actively looking at hundreds of neighborhoods across the country as we hope to open more new neighborhood stores each year.” Shoppers in Hamden and Shelton will…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Recall Issued For Salad Brand Sold At Trader Joe's In 18 States Recall Issued For Salad Brand Sold At Trader Joe's In 18 States
Recall Issued For Salad Brand Sold At Trader Joe's In 18 States A brand of salad sold at Trader Joe’s locations in 18 states has been voluntarily recalled following the discovery of an undeclared allergen. According to a recall notice posted by the US Food and Drug Administration, a limited quantity of Trader Joe’s Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon may contain milk, which is not listed on the label.  The potential allergen is linked to a packaging mix-up in which 500 salad units were mistakenly shipped with parmesan cheese crumbles instead of the expected crispy onions. The product was distributed by Taylor Fresh Foods Illinois and affects only salads…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Company Selling Toilet Paper, Napkins At Major Retailers Files For Bankruptcy Company Selling Toilet Paper, Napkins At Major Retailers Files For Bankruptcy
Company Selling Toilet Paper, Napkins At Major Retailers Files For Bankruptcy A large supplier of paper goods sold at nationwide chains has declared bankruptcy. Royal Paper has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to help sell its business to Sofidel America, the company announced in a news release on Tuesday, April 8. Royal offers products at many retailers, including Aldi, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods. The Phoenix-based company has signed an asset purchase agreement with Sofidel, a global paper manufacturer, which would take over most of Royal's assets through a court-supervised auction process.  "Our team has been working diligently to strengthen …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Trader Joe's Bringing Back Internet-Chic Mini Totes: How You Can Get Yours Trader Joe's Bringing Back Internet-Chic Mini Totes: How You Can Get Yours
Trader Joe's Bringing Back Internet-Chic Mini Totes: How You Can Get Yours The viral mini canvas tote bags at Trader Joe's are returning with a spring twist. Trader Joe's will resume selling the limited-edition bags at stores nationwide, a company spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Voice on Monday, Mar. 24. The totes will be $2.99, coming in new pastel shades of blue, pink, purple, and green. The spokesperson said the exact date the bags will be available will vary by store but TODAY.com reported the totes will be for sale as soon as April. "If customers have any questions about product availability, they can ask any crew member in their neighborhood s…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Grocery Shoppers Pivot As Inflation Reshapes Spending Grocery Shoppers Pivot As Inflation Reshapes Spending
Grocery Shoppers Pivot As Inflation Reshapes Spending As inflation continues to strain household budgets, consumers are scaling back purchases of both name-brand and private-label snacks and drinks.  TreeHouse Foods, a leading manufacturer of private-label products for major retailers like Walmart and Trader Joe’s, is now feeling the pinch, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.  After initially benefiting from consumers shifting toward budget-friendly options, TreeHouse is now seeing slower sales growth as rising costs for essentials like coffee and eggs impact spending, the outlet said. Once a growth driver, private-lab…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Major Grocers Putting Limits On Egg Carton Purchases Major Grocers Putting Limits On Egg Carton Purchases
Major Grocers Putting Limits On Egg Carton Purchases Egg shortages are hitting grocery stores nationwide, prompting retailers to impose limits on how many cartons customers can buy. Major chains, including Trader Joe’s, Costco, and Whole Foods, have restricted egg purchases as supply chain disruptions and an ongoing avian flu outbreak send prices soaring.  Some locations are limiting customers to one or two dozen eggs per visit in an effort to prevent stockpiling and ensure availability for more shoppers. What’s Behind Egg Shortages? The latest bird flu outbreak has severely impacted egg production, with millions of chickens culled to …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Recall Issued For Canned Tuna Sold Under These Brand Names Recall Issued For Canned Tuna Sold Under These Brand Names
Recall Issued For Canned Tuna Sold Under These Brand Names If canned tuna is a staple in your pantry, check your shelves immediately. A major nationwide recall has been issued for select Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s canned tuna due to a potential contamination risk that could lead to botulism, a rare but potentially fatal form of food poisoning. The recall, announced by Tri-Union Seafoods, stems from a manufacturing defect in the pull-tab lids, which could cause product leakage and bacterial contamination over time.  While no illnesses have been reported, the recall is being conducted out of an abundance of caution. Where Was …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
New Update On Food Recalls Ahead Of Thanksgiving New Update On Food Recalls Ahead Of Thanksgiving
New Update On Food Recalls Ahead Of Thanksgiving With Thanksgiving meals just a day away, there are concerns over the nation's food supply after multiple major recalls the last few days. Federal authorities are now saying that all products linked to the outbreaks are off the shelves and products currently being sold are safe to eat. After a deadly E. coli outbreak, a California-based company pulled bagged organic carrots from such popular retailers as Whole Foods, Walmart and Trader Joe's.  For the latest info from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), click here. In a Listeria outbreak linked to meat and poultry pr…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
1 Dead, Dozens Sickened In 18 States From E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Carrots 1 Dead, Dozens Sickened In 18 States From E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Carrots
1 Dead, Dozens Sickened In 18 States From E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Carrots An E. coli outbreak linked to carrots has left one person dead and sickened 39 people in 18 states. Click here for a new, updated story: Recall Involving Bagged Carrots Expanded: See List Of Supermarkets, Products The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) says the infections have come from multiple brands of recalled organic whole bagged carrots and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms, which is based in Bakersfield, California.  "Carrots on store shelves right now are likely not affected but may be in people's homes," the CDC said. "If you have any recalled carrots…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
Recall Of 11.7M Pounds Of Meat, Poultry: List Of Affected Schools Released State-By-State Recall Of 11.7M Pounds Of Meat, Poultry: List Of Affected Schools Released State-By-State
Recall Of 11.7M Pounds Of Meat, Poultry: List Of Affected Schools Released State-By-State A preliminary list has been released of schools that received items that were part of a nationwide recall of millions of pounds of meat and poultry products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria. The initial recall involving the manufacturer, Bruce Pac, was for 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) products sold at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Trader Joe's, 7-Eleven, Aldi, and other stores. It was announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Earlier this week, the recall was expanded to include 11,765,285 pounds of products, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspectio…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Trader Joe's Recalling 653K Scented Candles Sold Nationwide Due To Possible Fire Hazard: CPSC Trader Joe's Recalling 653K Scented Candles Sold Nationwide Due To Possible Fire Hazard: CPSC
Trader Joe's Recalling 653K Scented Candles Sold Nationwide Due To Possible Fire Hazard: Cpsc Trader Joe's is cautioning customers to trash a certain scented candle that poses a potential safety risk, the grocery giant announced. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a fresh alert this week regarding its "Mango Tangerine Scented Candle," which they say may have an "unexpected burn pattern." In July, the company issued an alert about the products. According to Trader Joe's officials, the candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, presenting a burn or fire risk. Trader Joe’s Mango Tangerine Scented Candle Trader…

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by Zak Failla
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Trader Joe's Recalling Candles Sold Nationwide Due To Possible Safety Risks Trader Joe's Recalling Candles Sold Nationwide Due To Possible Safety Risks
Trader Joe's Recalling Candles Sold Nationwide Due To Possible Safety Risks Trader Joe's is cautioning customers to trash a certain scented candle that poses a potential safety risk, the grocery giant announced. The company issued an alert regarding its "Mango Tangerine Scented Candle," which they say may have an "unexpected burn pattern." According to Trader Joe's officials, the candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, presenting a burn or fire risk. Trader Joe’s Mango Tangerine Scented Candle Trader Joe's The recalled candles, which are part of the company's seasonal rotation were sold nationwide. The pr…

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by Zak Failla