Tag

Trader Joes

All articles tagged with #trader joes

Trader Joe's Advances Uptown Expansion With Montrose Store Permit
business12 days ago

Trader Joe's Advances Uptown Expansion With Montrose Store Permit

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.

Carrot-linked glass contamination prompts 37 million-pound frozen-food recall
business1 month ago

Carrot-linked glass contamination prompts 37 million-pound frozen-food recall

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.

Trader Joe’s Expands Recall to Nearly 37 Million Pounds Over Glass Contamination in Rice and Dumplings
health1 month ago

Trader Joe’s Expands Recall to Nearly 37 Million Pounds Over Glass Contamination in Rice and Dumplings

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 Expands Frozen-Product Recall Over Glass Risk
health1 month ago

Trader Joe’s Expands Frozen-Product Recall Over Glass Risk

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.

Chalamet's Midnight Snack: Trader Joe's Alsace Tart
entertainment1 month ago

Chalamet's Midnight Snack: Trader Joe's Alsace Tart

Timothée Chalamet's go-to late-night bite is Trader Joe's Maître Pierre Tarte d'Alsace, a savory ham and Gruyère tart with crème fraîche inspired by an Alsace-Lorraine recipe; it costs under $6 and takes about 10 minutes to heat, making it a fan favorite for flavor and convenience. The actor referenced the tart in a 2023 Food Network interview, and fans often customize it with extras like arugula or fried eggs to boost decadence.

food-safety1 month ago

FSIS Recalls 3.37 Million Pounds of Frozen Chicken Fried Rice Over Glass Contamination

FSIS announces a Class I recall by Ajinomoto Foods North America affecting about 3.37 million pounds of not-ready-to-eat frozen chicken fried rice produced from Sept 8 to Nov 17, 2025, due to potential glass contamination. Affected products include 1.53-kg AJINOMOTO YAKITORI CHICKEN WITH JAPANESE-STYLE FRIED RICE and 20-oz Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice, both bearing establishment number P-18356. Trader Joe’s item shipped nationwide; Ajinomoto item exported to Canada. Four consumer complaints reported; no injuries confirmed. Consumers should discard or return these products. Recall number 005-2026; FSIS updates available online.

Trader Joe’s 16-Snack Lineup for a Winning Super Bowl Party
lifestyle2 months ago

Trader Joe’s 16-Snack Lineup for a Winning Super Bowl Party

A curator’s pick of 16 Trader Joe’s snacks and sides ideal for a Super Bowl party, spanning crackers, chips, dips, flatbreads, and bite-sized treats—from Everything but the Bagel Crackers and Ketchup Chips to mandarin orange chicken and mac-and-cheese bites—with tips on dip pairings, stocking multiples for crowd sizes, and serving ideas to keep guests fed and satisfied.