While Trader Joe's is renowned for its eclectic range of products and friendly staff, complaint data from our community has flagged several recurring issues that shoppers may encounter. Common complaints include concerns over dark chocolate containing cadmium and lead, employees not wearing masks which endangers vulnerable shoppers, rude behavior from staff, and a lack of support for individuals with disabilities. Additionally, customers have noted dissatisfaction with the freshness of flowers.
To avoid these issues, we strongly advise shoppers to check product labels for safety information, shop during less busy hours to minimize health risks, and report inappropriate staff behavior to store management immediately. For those requiring special accommodations, calling the store in advance to ensure they can meet your needs can help enhance your shopping experience.
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Our sentiment meter has detected that Trader Joes complaints over the past 28 days have remained within our normal fluctuation range, showing a change of 0%. While some customers might experience challenges with Trader Joes, the steady level of complaints indicates that there hasn’t been a surge in widespread issues recently.
Sentiment data last updated on February 3, 2026
We have received 1 complaints about Trader Joes over the last 12 months. The graph below shows a monthly breakdown.
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Complaint from Christine Z on 11 April 2025 about Trader Joes.
I would like to share my shopping experience at this Hyde street Trader Joe’s . I came to purchase 4 of the mini tote bags with my toddler girl this morning, hour later I came back again to the store... Read more
Complaint from Nate696 on 16 January 2023 about Trader Joes.
I have purchased chocolate numerous of times and was misled to believe that this chocolate was a healthy choice. I have had body aches and headaches because I was misled. Read more
Complaint from exercise on 08 July 2022 about Trader Joes.
the title says it all!!! the virus has not gone away, far from it, and it is completely irresponsible for Trader Joe’s not to mandate mask wearing of its employees. Read more
Complaint from Ursula on 27 May 2022 about Trader Joes.
I saw a customer's mini bouquet at your store yesterday, liked it, and bought one for myself ($3.99). It consists of rosettes, and one stem each of yellow chrysanthemums, blue asters and a giant greenish mum. I put... Read more
Complaint from dhsmith2@aol.com on 10 February 2022 about Trader Joes.
I was at TJs today between 11am and 1130 am. I saw a man with obvious mental health issues (unusual clothes and walking differently, etc.) .He purchased a candy bar and while in the process of doing so, the... Read more
Complaint from Simonsioni on 25 May 2020 about Trader Joes.
I applied for employment and was shopping for groceries on a different day. I was ready to checkout until I was denied to proceed by the cashier and the hiring manager didn’t accept to interview me. I am furious that... Read more
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