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A Tesla lost control and struck a security stand in the Trader Joe’s parking lot near 3rd Street and Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles’ Beverly Grove, killing one person at the scene and injuring several others; the driver, a 91-year-old woman who remained at the scene, was hospitalized along with the others as investigators look into the crash.
A 91-year-old woman drove her car into a group of pedestrians in the Trader Joe’s parking lot at West 3rd Street and Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles, killing one and injuring four others. The fire department responded, and LAPD is investigating. The identity of the deceased has not been released, and Mayor Bass expressed condolences as crisis resources were offered to those affected.
A federal judge allowed Smucker's claims against Trader Joe's over their frozen PB&J sandwiches to proceed, rejecting part of the defense and letting key allegations about labeling/marketing go forward while dismissing some other counts.
Rachel Sobel tastes 11 Trader Joe's cheeses and ranks them from worst to best, evaluating flavor, texture, and quality across cow, sheep, and goat milk. From The Sheepish Pesto at No. 11 to Triple Creme Brie at No. 1, the list celebrates TJ’s range—with notes on standout entries like Marinated Fresh Mozzarella, Coastal Syrah Toscano, and Wild Blueberry Vanilla Chevre—while offering pairing ideas and acknowledging that availability varies by location.
A customer-driven roundup of 10 frozen Chinese meals—from brands like Trader Joe’s, InnovAsian, P.F. Chang’s Home Menu, Tai Pei, Bibigo and Amy’s—that shoppers say taste as good as or better than takeout. The guide highlights quick prep, flavor-heavy profiles, and versatile serving ideas, with recommendations sourced from Reddit discussions and retailer reviews to spotlight reliable freezer staples.
A former Trader Joe’s employee in Nob Hill was killed after being struck by a car during a police chase that left two San Francisco police officers hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries; the driver stayed at the scene as investigators determine what happened and whether the suspect resisted arrest.
A man attempting to steal from Trader Joe’s in San Francisco fled from two officers and was fatally struck by an oncoming car, injuring the two officers who pursued him. The driver of the other vehicle is cooperating, and investigators say the crash was unrelated to the Trader Joe’s incident. The suspect died at the hospital, and the officers were hospitalized with leg injuries but are expected to recover; authorities also noted an arson-related incident in the same parking lot earlier.
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.