Funny,Food,FailsMAY 8, 2023

35 Hilariously Bad Shopping Fails That Befell Those Who Spent Money At Trader Joe’s

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When I lived in the United States, one of the highlights of every week was my Sunday morning trip to Trader Joe’s. Filling my cart with affordable, fresh produce, exciting new products from around the world and the best peanut butter the planet has ever seen was like a ritual for me. But as magical as this grocery store is, nobody is perfect, not even Trader Joe himself.

Below, you’ll find some hilarious photos of mishaps that shoppers have shared on the Trader Joe’s subreddit, from receiving bags full of sauce that were supposed to contain pasta to accidentally dumping half a jar of seasoning out at once, as well as an interview with Natasha Fischer of Trader Joe's List. Enjoy this virtual trip to one of the best grocery stores in the world (although, you wouldn't know it from this list!), and be sure to upvote the pics you can’t help but laugh at!

#21 Omg Y'all, Check Out My Two Different Bags Of Ravioli Bought On The Same Shopping Trip. I Opened The Sauce Heavy Bag First And Would Have Been Devastated If I Didn't Have A Second

Omg Y'all, Check Out My Two Different Bags Of Ravioli Bought On The Same Shopping Trip. I Opened The Sauce Heavy Bag First And Would Have Been Devastated If I Didn't Have A Second

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Another one of Natasha’s favorite Trader Joe’s items is the Farm Raised Fish. “This is going to trigger a lot of people, but Trader Joe’s has high quality standards, and I have found some of the best tasting farm raised fish from Trader Joe’s,” she shared. “Just this week I picked up the salmon that is farm raised from Norway (Norway has some of the strictest aquaculture regulations), and it was unbelievable! Plus it cost only $5.99 a filet. The quality was delicious. I posted about it and it seems consistent that it’s a favorite for many, so I can conclude it’s always been up to quality.”

Natasha went on to note that, although Trader Joe’s has amazing plants, the flower/plant area is the place where she’s seen the most deviation in quality. “The flowers are generally amazing, but sometimes I get my flowers or plant home only to realize it was a bit ‘sick’. 80% of the time, there are no issues (compared to the food, which I’d say is 98% of the time).”

#22 So, I Decided To Try The Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe

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#23 Me: I'm Going To Be Strong! I'm Not Going To Buy A Ton Of Seasonal Items Today! Tj's:

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#24 Was Excited To Try The Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese. The Worst Part? I Live 3 Hours Away From My Nearest Trader Joe’s

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“I’ve been shopping at Trader Joe’s for over a decade and have built friendly relationships with many of the employees and affiliates over the years,” Natasha went on to share. “The only area where the quality may be deteriorating quicker than elsewhere is internally on the corporate side. It seems Trader Joe’s employees and affiliates are not as happy as they used to be. I can not provide a ton of details on why, that is outside of public knowledge (the deterioration of benefits, pay, etc for crew members) and hearsay from the folks I’ve chatted with about the internal culture. Unfortunately that’s not as easy to fix as a less than half full bag of chips, but I hope it improves, as that eventually that could change the vibe I’ve come to love and share for over a decade.”

If you’d like to learn more about the best products at Trader Joe’s and which ones to avoid, be sure to check out Trader Joe’s List right here!

#25 Came On The Best Day To Make Sure I Stick To My Shopping List

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#26 Love Me Some Tj Taki’s But Didn’t Think They’d Include Complementary Bath Bomb

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#27 My Garlic Pesto Pizza Just Decided To Become A Soufflé In The Oven

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I don’t know about you, pandas, but I’m definitely craving some Trader Joe’s Sweet Cinnamon Filled Korean Pancakes, avocado toast with Everything But the Bagel Seasoning and Oat Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Sandwiches! Whether you have a Trader Joe’s near you or not, we hope you’ve enjoyed these hilarious grocery mishaps, and remember to keep upvoting your favorites. Then, if you’re interested in checking out another Bored Panda article featuring funny supermarket fails, look no further than right here!