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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.
A 2025 American Customer Satisfaction Index survey of about 31,000 shoppers ranks Trader Joe's as the No. 1 U.S. grocery store with a score of 86, edging Publix at 84; other top chains include H-E-B, Sam's Club, Aldi, Costco and Whole Foods (all around 81–83), while the national average fell to 78.
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.
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 is accelerating its store expansion, adding new locations nationwide (including a newly opened NY store in Miller Place and a recent Williamsville opening) and continuing to update its opening-soon page as it scouts hundreds of neighborhoods, signaling robust growth for the beloved grocer in New York and across the U.S.
Trader Joe’s Penne Arrabbiata frozen meal is praised for restaurant-worthy flavor, with fans noting it can be easily elevated by adding garlic, greens, mushrooms, or proteins like shrimp or chicken and finishing with parmesan or ricotta for a more indulgent dinner.
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.
Trader Joe's offers a highly praised frozen Family Style Meat Lasagna that tastes restaurant-quality, made with rich ingredients like ricotta, three cheeses, and a meaty tomato sauce, and can be cooked in the oven, microwave, or air fryer for a convenient and delicious meal.
A Listeria outbreak linked to frozen pasta sold at major stores like Trader Joe's and Walmart has resulted in six deaths and over two dozen hospitalizations across 18 states, traced back to products from Nate’s Fine Foods in California, though the company reports no evidence of the bacteria in its testing.
J.M. Smucker Co. has filed a lawsuit against Trader Joe’s, alleging that their new frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches infringe on its Uncrustables trademarks in design and packaging, seeking damages and destruction of infringing products.
J.M. Smucker Co. has filed a lawsuit against Trader Joe’s, alleging that their new frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches infringe on Smucker’s Uncrustables trademarks in design and packaging, claiming the similarities could confuse customers and violate intellectual property rights.
Smucker's has sued Trader Joe's, alleging that their 'Crustless peanut butter and strawberry jam' sandwiches infringe on the trademarks and product design of Smucker's popular Uncrustables sandwiches, seeking to stop sales and obtain damages.
A listeria outbreak linked to pre-cooked pasta sold at Trader Joe’s, Walmart, and other grocery stores has resulted in at least 20 illnesses and four deaths across 15 states, prompting a widespread recall of affected products from Nate’s Fine Foods.
Federal health officials warn consumers not to eat certain heat-and-eat pasta meals sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s due to potential Listeria contamination linked to a deadly outbreak, with products from FreshRealm and Nate’s Fine Foods being identified as sources; no recall has been issued yet, but stores have removed the affected items.
The USDA has issued a health alert warning consumers not to eat certain ready-to-eat pasta meals sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's due to potential Listeria contamination linked to a deadly outbreak, with no reported illnesses yet but a risk of serious health issues, especially for vulnerable groups.