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Trader Joe's will open nine new stores in eight states this year, adding Farmington Hills (MI), Syracuse (NY), University Heights (OH), Sarasota (FL), Chicago (IL), Quincy (MA), Yonkers (NY), Phoenix (AZ) and West Jordan (UT) to its U.S. footprint, as part of ongoing nationwide expansion; opening dates were not disclosed.
The Trader Joe’s at West 72nd Street (2073 Broadway) will shut on May 17 for major renovations expected to last several months, including upgrades to refrigeration and vertical transportation; some staff will transfer to nearby stores, and the store says it will reopen as soon as possible.
BuzzFeed’s shopping roundup highlights 23 new Trader Joe’s items for spring 2026, spanning bakery treats, cheeses, coffees, snacks, and more—from Strawberry Brioche Liège Waffles and Salted Caramel Mochi to The OG Aged Goat Cheese and Kilimanjaro Instant Coffee—designed for a seasonal stock-up.
A registered dietitian shares her go-to Trader Joe's items—roasted-garlic hummus, plain nonfat Greek yogurt, strawberry kefir, frozen rice medley, garbanzo beans, sesame-crunch salad kit, steamed lentils, frozen turkey burgers, fire-roasted peppers and onions, edamame, frozen berry blend, and organic seeded bread—explaining how each supports fiber, protein, probiotics, and iron while making easy, flavorful meals and snacks with minimal prep.
A California federal class-action accuses Trader Joe’s French Roast Low Acid coffee of mislabeling as fully caffeinated, arguing testing shows it contains about half the caffeine of regular blends and should be labeled as half-caff; plaintiffs seek class certification (CA, IL, NY) and damages for deceptive advertising.
A California class-action alleges Trader Joe's French Roast Low Acid coffee is deceptively labeled, failing to disclose its lower caffeine content; testing shows it contains about half the caffeine of a regular blend, yet the label does not indicate 'low caffeine' or 'half-caff.' The four plaintiffs, who bought the product nationwide, seek damages and an injunction to stop selling the misleading coffee.
Trader Joe’s has reached a $7.4 million class-action settlement for FACTA violations in 2019, when receipts disclosed the first four and last six digits of card numbers. About 757,663 customers are potentially eligible for roughly $102.45 each; claims must be filed by June 6, 2026. Notices will be sent by email or mail, and those not contacted can submit a personalized claim form to check eligibility. The case, filed in 2019 by Brian Keim, was approved by the Los Angeles County Superior Court on February 5, 2026.
Trader Joe’s has agreed to a $7.4 million class-action settlement over receipts that displayed the first six and last four digits of card numbers, violating FACTA. Eligible customers who paid with a credit/debit card at Trader Joe’s between March 5, 2019 and July 19, 2019 and received such receipts can file a claim for $102.45. The June 9, 2026 deadline applies for submitting a Settlement Claim Form (online, by mail to Keim v. Trader Joe’s Settlement Administrator, PO Box 301134, Los Angeles, CA 90030-1134, or by calling 1-888-444-7415). The payout amount depends on the number of claims, and Trader Joe’s notes that only some receipts involved the digit display.
Trader Joe’s has secured a permit to build out a store at 804 W. Montrose Ave. in Uptown, Chicago, signaling progress on plans to open a new Uptown location. The Uptown store would be the third Chicago location announced since October, with Logan Square and Fulton Market also in the pipeline. The company has previously sought liquor licenses for the Montrose site and said it is evaluating multiple Chicago locations, as its expansion accelerates even amid ongoing vacancy issues around Uptown storefronts.
Ajinomoto Foods North America expands a prior recall to about 37 million pounds of frozen meals from brands including Trader Joe's, Ling Ling, Tai Pei, Kroger and Ajinomoto, produced Oct 2024–Feb 2026, due to possible glass contamination linked to a carrot ingredient; shipments went nationwide (with some exports to Canada/Mexico); no injuries reported.
A large recall of frozen fried rice, ramen, and dumplings has expanded to about 37 million pounds, including Trader Joe’s and Kroger-branded products, due to glass contamination linked to carrots. No injuries reported. Consumers should discard or return affected items and can contact Ajinomoto Foods for questions.
The USDA FSIS expanded a safety recall to 36,987,575 pounds of Trader Joe’s ready-to-eat and frozen fried rice, chicken shu mai, and related products from Ajinomoto Foods North America due to possible glass. Affected items include several fried rice varieties and chicken shu mai with specific best-by dates. Consumers should discard the products or return them for a full refund; no injuries have been reported.
Trader Joe’s has expanded a recall to four frozen items—Chicken Fried Rice, Vegetable Fried Rice, Japanese Style Fried Rice, and Chicken Shu Mai—because of potential glass contamination, part of a broader Ajinomoto Foods North America recall totaling about 37 million pounds. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should discard the recalled items or return them for a full refund; recall details and product labels are provided by Trader Joe’s and Ajinomoto.
The USDA has expanded a recall of frozen Asian meals that may contain glass to include Trader Joe’s and several Ajinomoto, Ling Ling, and Tai Pei products. Affected items have best-by dates from February 28, 2026, to August 19, 2027. Consumers should discard any recalled products or return them to the place of purchase.
A nationwide American Customer Satisfaction Index survey of about 31,000 shoppers in 2025 ranks Trader Joe's as the top U.S. grocery store for customer satisfaction with a score of 86, up from last year and ahead of Publix at 84; H-E-B, Sam's Club, Aldi, Costco and Whole Foods also perform well, while the overall grocery-satisfaction average slipped to 78.