Trader Joe’s has issued several product recalls so far in 2025, which have affected a total of 31 states along with Washington D.C.
The affected items include salad dressing, sparkling mineral water, canned tuna and frozen acai bowls, and have been recalled for reasons such as undeclared allergens, possible contamination and packaging defects.
Newsweek has contacted Trader Joe’s via email for comment.
Why It Matters
The recalls affect a range of product types and highlight risks in third-party manufacturing, food labeling, and container integrity. While no illnesses or injuries have been reported, Trader Joe’s moved quickly to remove the products and alert consumers.
What To Know
Trader Joe’s Organic Hot Honey Mustard Dressing
- Recall date: March 30
- Issue: Labeling error; the product may contain undeclared peanut, sesame, soy, and wheat.
- Stock keeping unit (SKU) code: 80152
- Use by: 5/27/2025
- Sold in: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin
Trader Joe’s Gerolsteiner Sparkling Natural Mineral Water (750ml)
- Recall date: March 12
- Issue: Cracked or damaged bottles due to a packaging defect.
- Lot Codes:
- 2024/28/11 24. Best by 12/19/2027
- 2024/271/11 24. Best by 12/18/2027
- Sold in: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas
- Sold between: 12/27/2024 and 1/28/2025
Trader Joe’s Canned Tuna
- Recall date: February 10
- Issue: Potentially compromised seals on some cans, raising the risk of contamination.
Solid Light Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil
- Light blue can, SKU 51403
- Lot: S74N D2M. Best by 1/10/28
- Sold: New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania
Solid White Albacore Tuna No Salt Added
- Red can, SKU 99284
- Lots: S90N D2N, S90N D1M. Best by 1/8/28, 1/9/28
- Sold: New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin
Solid White Albacore Tuna Salt Added
- Dark blue can, SKU 99285
- Lots: S92N D1L, S92N D2L. Best by 1/9/28
- Sold in: New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin
Solid White Albacore Tuna Low Sodium
- Purple can, SKU 95836
- Lots: S91N 41K. Best by 12/12/27
- S91N 43M, S91N 44M. Best by 12/13/27
- Sold in: New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin
Solid White Albacore Tuna in Olive Oil Salt Added
- Green can, SKU 99287
- Lot: S94N D4N. Best by 1/13/28
- Sold in: Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin
Trader Joe’s Organic Acai Bowl
- Recall date: February 15
- Issue: Product may contain foreign plastic material.
- Product: Organic Acai Bowl, 6.1 ounce
What People Are Saying
Trader Joe’s confirmed across all notices that “no customer reports of injury or damaged bottles” or illness have been received. The company has emphasized that each recall was issued as a precaution, with refunds available at any store.
What’s Next
Customers should review product labels, lot codes, and expiration dates carefully. Any product matching the recall criteria should be returned for a full refund. Trader Joe’s continues to post updates on its recall and product safety announcement page.
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