Trader Joe's Just Recalled More Than 61,000 Bottles of This Fan-Favorite Drink—Here's What You Need To Know
This week, Trader Joe's enters the ranks of this year's freshman class of recalls with more than 61,000 bottles of sparkling water. The popular neighborhood grocery chain posted an official announcement on March 12, explaining its supplier's discovery of 'cracked/damaged bottles', effectively deeming thousands of bottles of Gerolsteiner Sparkling Natural Mineral Water unsuitable for sale and consumption.
As of right now, we know that the affected lot codes include 2024/28/11 24 2027/19/12 and 2024/271/11 24 2027/18/12. Additionally, the bottles were sold between December 27, 2024 and January 28, 2025. And while there are currently no customer reports of injury or damaged bottles just yet, consumers in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas should certainly be checking their refrigerators and pantry's.
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According to Trader Joe's announcement, the issue at hand was identified by standard research related to bottle breakage during routine production. The issue is said to potentially affect only 1-percent of bottles manufactured with the lot codes provided above. The overall message here is to dispose of the product should you happen to have it in your possession, or return it to any Trader Joe's location for a full refund.
Anytime there is a recall of one of your favorite Trader Joe's products, you can always count on the brand to act accordingly with consumer health and safety as a top priority. Customers who have further questions or concerns surrounding this recall, or any other issue for that matter, can reach out to Trader Joe's Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817. The brand has also provided an email with which consumers can reach out should a phone call not be possible.
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I'm a dietitian who used to work at Trader Joe's. Here are 10 of my favorite things to buy there.
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For years, I was a vegetarian because I thought that was the best way to be healthy. However, when I became a dietitian, I realized that there is no reason to restrict myself from eating any one food. These frozen meatballs, for example, have been a staple in some of my meal rotations. I like to combine them with a jar of tomato sauce, spaghetti, a vegetable, and freshly-grated Parmesan for an easy, comforting weeknight meal of mostly pantry and freezer items. This meal also leaves me feeling full and satisfied because it includes the macronutrients: carbohydrates (pasta), protein (meatballs), fat (parm), and fiber (vegetables). These dolmas are perfect for dipping. When I was working at Trader Joe's, I rang up a customer who was purchasing about 20 cans of these. Though this seemed strange to me at first, I understood the hype when I finally tried them. 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Though simple carbs get a bad rap in the world of dieting, they're your brain's preferred source of fuel. I like to keep these fruit wraps in my bag when I'm out and about to hold me over until I can get a full meal in. You can also add a handful of nuts to this snack to slow the absorption of the sugar into your bloodstream and get more sustained energy levels and fullness. This sweet-potato gnocchi in a sage-butter sauce is delicious. This gnocchi comes in a delicious sage-butter sauce and makes for a simple weeknight meal. My favorite way to optimize this meal is to add some kind of green, such as green beans or roasted broccoli. From a nutritional standpoint, this frozen item covers carbohydrates (gnocchi), fat (sage-butter sauce), and fiber (vegetables). There isn't much protein in this meal, but not every dinner needs to have all the macronutrients. However, adding cut-up chicken sausage is one of my favorite easy ways to incorporate a more robust protein source. This product is seasonal, and Trader Joe's sometimes discontinues products, but I hope to see it on shelves again. Trader Joe's channa masala is a great way to get fiber and protein. When I'm craving warm, comforting foods, Trader Joe's frozen chana masala is one of my favorite hearty meals. I like to add more carbs to this frozen meal to make it more energy-dense, so I usually eat this saucy curry over rice or with naan. This meal offers lots of fiber and protein (chickpeas), fat (ghee and oil in the sauce), and carbohydrates (naan or rice). Though there are no rules saying that a meal needs carbs, protein, fat, and fiber, the most satisfying dishes usually include a mix of macronutrients. These peach halves taste fresh and satisfying. When I spotted these peach halves, I was transported back to my fruit-cup-eating days in elementary school. Since then, they've become a staple, especially in the colder months when fresh peaches are harder to come by. 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Favorite snack recalled due to potentially deadly contamination
Food recalls happen more often than you might think. And they can be more than inconvenient. In 2024, a listeria outbreak in Boar's Head deli meat killed 10 people. Hamburgers at McDonald's were linked to E. coli outbreaks and killed one person, while another 27 ended up in hospitals across the country. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter In recent months, Costco recalled smoked salmon, Fresh Express recalled salad bowls, and breakfast-food maker Tree House Foods all had recalls. Fortunately, there were no illnesses or deaths linked to those products. Just last week Kroger and Walmart recalled a ready-to-eat meat product that was contaminated with listeria. Three people died and another 17 were injured after consuming FreshRealm Chicken. Now Trader Joe's is recalling a product that is also contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, although no one is known to be sickened yet. Image source: Gado/Getty Images Trader Joe's just issued a news release alerting customers about Face Rock Creamery's Vampire Slayer Cheese Curds, which are potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a disease-causing bacterium known to cause listeriosis. Listeriosis causes symptoms like fever, headaches, confusion, and seizures and is most likely to harm pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Vampire Slayer Cheese Curds affected by this recall are marked Lot Code: Use BY 082925. Related: Favorite grill food recalled for major contamination The affected product is only found at Trader Joe's locations in Central and Northern California, including Monterey and Fresno, and in Reno, Sparks, and Carson City in Northern Nevada. Trader Joe's recommends discarding the product or bringing the container to your location for a refund. You can also call the company's customer relations team at (626) 599-3817, send an email, or submit a message via the company's product feedback form. More Food News: McDonald's, Starbucks targeted by rival fast-food chain's takeoverPopular retailer unveils affordable line with unexpected brandOreo celebrates 113th birthday bringing back fan favorite The beloved grocery chain has had an increase in food product recalls in recent years, including six so far in 2025. This year's recalls have been related to the presence of undeclared allergens or plastic, cracked or damaged plastic bottles, and defective packaging. During the Covid pandemic, the number of food recalls dipped, but they have been on the rise again. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says a total of 1,908 products were recalled between September 2023 and 2024. Overall, the number of convenience foods available in many grocery stores has increased, coupled with unsanitary farming practices and unclean facilities, according to food safety experts. Contamination with allergens is the most common reason (38%) for a recall, followed by bacterial contamination (21.8%), and then contamination with a foreign object (11%). Late last year, Trader Joe's was placed in the so-called "Toxic Hall of Shame" by the organization Toxic-Free Future because the nonprofit alleges Trader Joe's doesn't protect consumers from toxic chemicals in its packaging. Related: Popular appliance sold at Costco recalled for dangerous glitch The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
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