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Trader Joe's Recalling Basil Sold In Mass Because Of Salmonella Outbreak Trader Joe's Recalling Basil Sold In Mass Because Of Salmonella Outbreak
Trader Joe's Recalling Basil Sold In Mass Because Of Salmonella Outbreak Trader Joe's is recalling Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil that was sold across the country in 2.5-ounce clamshell packaging due to concerns of Salmonella contamination. This week, the supermarket giant issued an alert cautioning shoppers in 29 states, as well as Washington, DC, not to consume the product as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigates a reported outbreak of Salmonella. Trader Joes is recalling Infinite Herbs Organic Basil FDA According to the FDA, "Trader Joe’s has already voluntarily removed all Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil packed in 2.5-oz clamshell pa…

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by Zak Failla
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Rocks Found In Trader Joe's Chicken Meal: USDA Rocks Found In Trader Joe's Chicken Meal: USDA
Rocks Found In Trader Joe's Chicken Meal: USDA The USDA has issued a warning to consumers after rocks were found inside a prepackaged chicken meal from Trader Joe's.  The ready-to-eat chicken 14-ounce packages are labeled as "Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil and Caramelized Onion Pilaf with Saffron Basmati Rice, Dark Chicken Meat, Dates, and Golden Raisins." At least one person damaged their teeth after biting down on a rock while eating the meal, and others have reported finding foreign objects in the product to the Food Safety and Inspection Service, the USDA said in its alert on Wednesday, Feb. 7.  The affected produ…

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by Josh Lanier
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Possible Presence Of Metal Leads To Trader Joe's Fifth Recall In 4 Weeks Possible Presence Of Metal Leads To Trader Joe's Fifth Recall In 4 Weeks
Possible Presence Of Metal Leads To Trader Joe's Fifth Recall In 4 Weeks A brand-new recall has been announced by a popular grocery store chain -- its fifth in four weeks. Trader Joe's has announced that multigrain crackers with sunflower and flax seeds with Best If Used By dates of "03/01/24 – 03/05/24" may contain metal. No injuries have been reported to date, and all potentially affected product has been removed from sale and destroyed. If you purchased or received any donations of Multigrain Crackers with Sunflower and Flax Seeds, please do not eat them. We urge you to discard the product or return it to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund. Earlier report…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Trader Joe's Recalls: Soup May Contain Insects, Falafel Could Have Rocks New Trader Joe's Recalls: Soup May Contain Insects, Falafel Could Have Rocks
New Trader Joe's Recalls: Soup May Contain Insects, Falafel Could Have Rocks Two new recalls have been issued for products at grocery store chain Trader Joe’s because of the possible presence of foreign material. The company said it has been alerted by its supplier of Trader Joe’s Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup (SKU# 68470) that products with use-by dates between 07/18/23 – 09/15/23 may contain insects. (See the first image above.) "No known adverse health effects have been reported to date, and all potentially affected product has been removed from sale and destroyed," the company said. The other product now being recalled is fully-cooked falafel (SKU# 9393…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Trader Joe's Issues Recall For Cookies Due To Possible Presence Of Rocks Trader Joe's Issues Recall For Cookies Due To Possible Presence Of Rocks
Trader Joe's Issues Recall For Cookies Due To Possible Presence Of Rocks A recall has been issued for cookie products due to the possible presence of rocks. Grocery store chain Trader Joe’s said it has been alerted by a supplier of the issue involving two of its products: Almond Windmill Cookies: SELL BY 10/19/23 through 10/21/23 Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies: SELL BY 10/17/23 through 10/21/23 All potentially affected product has been removed from sale and destroyed. "If you purchased or received any donations of Almond Windmill Cookies and/or Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies, please do not eat them," Trader Joe's said in an announcement. "We …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
Recall Issued For Frozen Fruit Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination A recall has been issued for specific frozen fruit products linked to pineapple provided by a third-party supplier due to the potential of Listeria contamination. SunOpta Inc’s subsidiary, Sunrise Growers Inc., issued the voluntary recall on Wednesday, June 21. The following products were distributed by these retailers: Whole Foods: 365 Organic Tropical Fruit Medley, 365 Organic Pineapple Chunks, 365 Pineapple Chunks, 365 Organic Whole Strawberries, 365 Organic Slice Strawberries, and Bananas, and 365 Organic Blackberries distributed to select stores throughout the US from Nov. 1, 2…

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by Joe Lombardi
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And The Winner Is: Website Reveals Results Of Comparison Of Grocery Giants Whole Foods, Wegmans And The Winner Is: Website Reveals Results Of Comparison Of Grocery Giants Whole Foods, Wegmans
And The Winner Is: Website Reveals Results Of Comparison Of Grocery Giants Whole Foods, Wegmans It was a supermarket showdown and there could only be one winner. Grocery giants Whole Foods and Wegmans found themselves under the microscope during recent visits by Business Insider reporter Mary Meisenzahl, who wanted to find out which store was more worthy of her dollar. First up was Wegmans, the Rochester, New York-based regional chain of grocery stores that has 109 stores throughout the Northeast. Meisenzahl touted the large selection of pre-made salad bowls and expansive array of produce, including harder to find items like starfruit, jackfruit, and cherimoya. She also praised the…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Western Mass Trader Joe's Becomes First To Unionize: 'This Victory Is Historic' Western Mass Trader Joe's Becomes First To Unionize: 'This Victory Is Historic'
Western Mass Trader Joe's Becomes First To Unionize: 'This Victory Is Historic' Employees at a Trader Joe's in Western Massachusetts are celebrating as they became the first store to form a union at their company. "This victory is historic, but not a surprise," Trader Joe's United said in a statement on Twitter. "Despite the company's best efforts to bust us, our majority have never wavered." The union vote passed 45-31 at a store in Hadley with 81 Trader Joe's employees casting their votes, Boston.com reports. The next step is to negotiate a contract with the company.  WE WON!!! pic.twitter.com/T0lXTtOykp — Trader Joe's United (@TraderJoesUnite) July 28, 2022 "W…

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by David Cifarelli
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Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked To Fresh Strawberries Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked To Fresh Strawberries
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked To Fresh Strawberries An outbreak of hepatitis A linked to strawberries is under investigation in the United States and Canada, the Food and Drug Administration said. The multi-state, multi-territory outbreak is potentially connected to fresh organic strawberries branded as FreshKampo and HEB, purchased between Saturday, March 5, 2022, and Monday, April 25, 2022. A total of 17 illnesses and 12 hospitalizations have been reported nationwide in the US n connection to the outbreak. Data from Canada was not immediately available. Currently, the potentially affected FreshKampo and HEB products are past shelf life. P…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Salad Kits Sold At Trader Joe's Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergens Salad Kits Sold At Trader Joe's Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergens
Salad Kits Sold At Trader Joe's Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergens A company has recalled a salad kit product sold at Trader Joe's stores across the United States because the kits may contain undeclared allergens. Taylor Farms Retail issued a recall on Friday, May 27, of a single production day of its Trader Joe’s Lemony Arugula Basil Salad Kit due to the possibility that the products contain undeclared wheat and eggs. The company said no adverse reactions related to the recalled products have been reported. The products have a UPC number of 0066 2932 and a Best if Used By date of June 2, 2022. The salad kits are packaged in a 9.75-ounce bag.&n…

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by Nicole Valinote
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100,000 Pounds Of Trader Joe's Chicken Patties Recalled After Reports Of Bone Fragments 100,000 Pounds Of Trader Joe's Chicken Patties Recalled After Reports Of Bone Fragments
100,000 Pounds Of Trader Joe's Chicken Patties Recalled After Reports Of Bone Fragments About 100,000 pounds of ground chicken patties are being recalled by Trader Joe's because they might be contaminated with extraneous materials, including pieces of bone, the US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. Innovative Solutions, Inc., a Kent, Wash. establishment, issued the recall for approximately 97,887 pounds of raw ground chicken patty products that were produced on various dates from Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 to Wednesday, Sep. 29, 2021.  The following products are subject to recall  1-lb. cardboard packages contain…

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by Joe Lombardi
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CDC Issues Alert For New Salmonella Outbreak CDC Issues Alert For New Salmonella Outbreak
CDC Issues Alert For New Salmonella Outbreak The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is alerting the public to a new salmonella outbreak. Earlier in the week, the CDC announced that a salmonella outbreak with illnesses in 37 states has now been linked to onions. On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 23, the agency issued information on the new outbreak, this one linked to salami sticks. "Do not eat Citterio brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks with any best-by date," the CDC said. (Click on the second image above to see the product label. They were mainly sold at Trader Joe’s grocery stores, but may be sold at other stores, …

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: These Retailers Are Allowing Maskless Shopping For Fully Vaccinated COVID-19: These Retailers Are Allowing Maskless Shopping For Fully Vaccinated
Covid-19: These Retailers Are Allowing Maskless Shopping For Fully Vaccinated With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and most states loosening up mask-wearing restrictions, many retailers are following suit and are enacting new policies for customers and employees. The CDC said last week that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask or stay 6 feet apart from others in most cases, whether indoors or outdoors. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after they receive the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or the single dose of Johnson & Johnson. The following mandates are in place at thes…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Target Paying Workers To Get Vaccines COVID-19: Target Paying Workers To Get Vaccines
Covid-19: Target Paying Workers To Get Vaccines Target has become the latest retail grocer to pay employees to get COVID-19 vaccinated. Target's corporate office said on Wednesday, Feb. 10 that it would provide hourly employees up to four hours of pay (two hours per each vaccine dose) to get vaccinated. The retailer will also arrange for free Lyft rides (up to $15 each way) to get employees to vaccination centers. “Taking care of our team has been at the heart of every decision we’ve made since the coronavirus started, and this point in the pandemic is no different,” said Target's Chief Human Resources Officer Melissa Kremer in a stateme…

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by Kristin Palpini
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COVID-19: These Grocery Stores Are Paying Employees To Get Vaccinated COVID-19: These Grocery Stores Are Paying Employees To Get Vaccinated
Covid-19: These Grocery Stores Are Paying Employees To Get Vaccinated A number of grocers are paying employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Among the food markets providing financial incentives to be vaccinated are Trader Joe’s, Dollar General, and Aldi, while Instacart is offering grocery deliverers a $25 stipend, according to NPR. Aldi announced its vaccination intent on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The grocery chain is providing hourly workers with two hours of pay for each of the two necessary vaccine shots. Aldi, which has 2,000 stores in the U.S., also said it would help employees pay for their shots. “Providing accommodations so employees can receive this …

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by Kristin Palpini