COVID-19: Trader Joe's Closes Several NY/CT Stores Due To Employees Testing Positive COVID-19: Trader Joe's Closes Several NY/CT Stores Due To Employees Testing Positive
Covid-19: Trader Joe's Closes Several NY/CT Stores Due To Employees Testing Positive Trader Joe's has temporarily closed several more stores for cleaning after workers were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The closures include two stores on Long Island and one in Fairfield County. The Long Island stores are: Hewlett, 1280 West Broadway: A crew member reporting symptoms consistent with COVID-19 was last present in the store on Wednesday, April 1, the company said. Merrick, 1714 Merrick Road: Crew members have tested positive for COVID-19; the latest date on which one of these workers was in the store was Friday, March 27. The Fairfield County closure is: …
COVID-19: Trader Joe's Closes Two NY Stores Due To Employee Exposure COVID-19: Trader Joe's Closes Two NY Stores Due To Employee Exposure
Covid-19: Trader Joe's Closes Two NY Stores Due To Employee Exposure Trader Joe’s is temporarily closing two New York stores because an employee at each location either tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) or is receiving treatment for a suspected case. The two stores are in Nassau County and New York City: Plainview,  425 South Oyster Bay Road: A crew member who is receiving medical attention for a suspected case of COVID-19 was last present in the store on Saturday, March 21, the company said. Manhattan, Trader Joe’s grocery store, 142 E 14th St. and wine store), 138 E 14th St.: A crew member who tested positive for COVID-19 wa…
Recall Issued For Trader Joe's Egg White, Potato Salads Due To Possible Listeria Recall Issued For Trader Joe's Egg White, Potato Salads Due To Possible Listeria
Recall Issued For Trader Joe's Egg White, Potato Salads Due To Possible Listeria Two varieties of salads sold at Trader Joe’s in New York and Connecticut are being recalled due to potential Listeria contamination. Trader Joe's Egg Salad in six-ounce quantities, and 20-ounce containers of Trader Joe's Old Fashioned Potato Salad dated for use through Friday, Dec. 27, are being voluntarily pulled from the shelves by Bakkavor Foods USA, to the FDA. The recalled products were distributed to Trader Joe’s retail stores in Alabama, Connecticut, DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michiga…
Listeria Concerns Prompt Recall Of Some Trader Joe's Fresh Products Listeria Concerns Prompt Recall Of Some Trader Joe's Fresh Products
Listeria Concerns Prompt Recall Of Some Trader Joe's Fresh Products Trader Joe’s has issued a recall for fresh food products shipped to the area that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The grocery conglomerate announced this week that is recalling refrigerated products that were sold in Alabama, Connecticut, Washington, D.C., Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont and Wisconsin stores. The recall is part of the…
I-84 Ramp Reopens After Officer-Involved Shooting I-84 Ramp Reopens After Officer-Involved Shooting
I-84 Ramp Reopens After Officer-Involved Shooting An exit ramp on I-84 near the New York/Connecticut border has reopened after an officer-involved shooting resulted in its closure. Danbury Police and State Police remain on scene at Old Ridgebury Road, Connecticut State Police following the incident that occurred before noontime on Wednesday, July 3. The Department of Transportation had shut down the Exit 2 ramp at Ridgebury Road. Road closures also affected traffic near Trader Joe's and Rosie Tomorrow's on Mill  Plain Road. Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton said the officer involved was not injured and that there is no threat to the public…
Roads Reopen After Officer-Involved Shooting Off I-84 Roads Reopen After Officer-Involved Shooting Off I-84
Roads Reopen After Officer-Involved Shooting Off I-84 This story has been updated. An exit ramp on I-84 and other nearby roads near the New York/Connecticut border have reopened after an officer-involved shooting. Danbury Police and State Police remain on scene at Old Ridgebury Road, Connecticut State Police following the incident that occurred before noontime on Wednesday, July 3. The Department of Transportation had shut down the Exit 2 ramp at Ridgebury Road. Road closures also affected traffic near Trader Joe's and Rosie Tomorrow's on Mill Plain Road. Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton said the officer involved was not injured and that there i…
Multiple Fresh Vegetable Products Recalled Due To Potential Listeria Contamination Multiple Fresh Vegetable Products Recalled Due To Potential Listeria Contamination
Multiple Fresh Vegetable Products Recalled Due To Potential Listeria Contamination An East Coast-based company has announced a massive recall of fresh vegetable products that were shipped nationwide to some of the country’s largest grocery chains due to a Listeria monocytogenes scare. Growers Express announced a voluntary recall of fresh vegetable products that include packaged varieties of butternut squash, cauliflower, zucchini, and a butternut squashed based veggie bowl.  Recalled items were shipped to retailers such as Trader Joe’s, Stop & Shop and Bozzutos in New York and Connecticut. The recalled items were labeled with a “Best If Used By” Date of June 26 –…
Melon Recalled Due To Salmonella Outbreak Melon Recalled Due To Salmonella Outbreak
Melon Recalled Due To Salmonella Outbreak A recall has been issued for melon products sold in 16 states, including New York, after being linked to a salmonella outbreak, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.  Ninety-three people were infected, 23 of whom were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. The recall is for cut cantaloupe, watermelon and honeydew produced by Caito Foods LLC. The fruit has been sold under various brands or labels at Kroger, Walmart, Trader Joe's, Target and Whole Foods. For a full list of where and when the products were sold, click here. Other states affected include Illinois, In…
Trader Joe’s Ranked No. 1 In Grocery Retailer Index Trader Joe’s Ranked No. 1 In Grocery Retailer Index
Trader Joe’s Ranked No. 1 In Grocery Retailer Index In the world of grocery and retail trends, Trader Joe’s has ranked first in customer data science company Dunnhumby’s second annual Retailer Preference Index (RPI). The RPI examined the 56 largest retail chains in the U.S. grocery market, worth $700 billion, to determine which chains have the best financial performance and “consumer emotional sentiment.” Trader Joe’s made the number one spot for the second consecutive year. Other chains that topped the list include Costco Wholesale, Amazon, H-E-B and Wegmans Food Markets.  Honorable mentions include Market Basket (No. 6), Sam’s Club (N…
Van Becomes Engulfed In Flames At Trader Joe's Van Becomes Engulfed In Flames At Trader Joe's
Van Becomes Engulfed In Flames At Trader Joe's A van became fully engulfed in flames early Saturday afternoon at a popular grocery store in the area. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on the side of the building at Trader Joe's on Mill Plain Road in Danbury. Danbury Fire Department crews stretched a line and rapidly extinguished the fire. A few adjacent cars were damaged due to the volume of fire upon arrival. The Danbury Fire Marshals Office was called in to investigate the cause of the fire which is undetermined at this time. 
Salads, Wraps Sold By Trader Joe's, Walgreens, Other Stores Recalled Salads, Wraps Sold By Trader Joe's, Walgreens, Other Stores Recalled
Salads, Wraps Sold By Trader Joe's, Walgreens, Other Stores Recalled Some salad and wrap products from several large retailers, including Trader Joe's and Walgreens, have been recalled due to concerns of Cyclospora contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced. The beef, pork and poultry salad and wrap products were distributed by Caito Foods LLC. The problem was discovered when Caito Foods received notification from its lettuce supplier, Fresh Express, that the chopped romaine that is used to manufacture some of their salads and wraps was being recalled. The USDA's Food Safety Inspection Service is concerned that some product may be in consum…
Trader Joe's Starts Expansion At Hartsdale Store Trader Joe's Starts Expansion At Hartsdale Store
Trader Joe's Starts Expansion At Hartsdale Store Trader Joe's Hartsdale store is starting work on a 4,000-square-foot expansion at 215 North Central Ave. while construction of a Shake Shack wraps up nearby.       They have begun fencing off the area for the expansion.  Westchester Square shopping center has received permission for an entry on Dalewood Avenue which could be coming soon as well. Approved by the Greenburgh Town Board in 2016, Trader Joe's said the store will remain open throughout the expansion project.  Yonkers-based Hampshire Management also plans to build a new 8,000-square-foot  building for stores or offices behind the…