Trader Joe’s has recalled their popular frozen acai bowls over fears that the products may contain plastic, the company announced last week.
On Feb. 15, the grocer shared that it voluntarily pulled all of its Organic Acai Bowls from the frozen aisle, citing foreign material contamination, and advised customers to throw away any products in their freezers.
The acai bowls are a fan-favorite on social media, and customers were excited to see the product return to stores in December. Unfortunately, the acai bowls are now the latest contaminated product at Trader Joe’s—which saw a number of recalls in 2024 and a recent recall of canned tuna over botulism risk.
“We have a close relationship with our vendors. We err on the side of caution and are proactive in addressing issues,” Trader Joe’s told Health. “We voluntarily take action quickly, aggressively investigating potential problems and removing the product from sale if there is any doubt about its safety or quality.”
Which Acai Bowls Were Recalled?
The recall affects frozen Trader Joe’s Organic Acai Bowls with berries, bananas, granola, and dried coconut in 10 oz packages, per a photo on the recall announcement.
The company did not disclose specific UPC codes or best-buy dates for the recalled products, urging customers to discard any of the acai bowls, regardless of purchase date. Trader Joe’s told Health that they’re not currently selling the acai bowls in any of their stores nationwide.
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Why Were Trader Joe’s Acai Bowls Recalled?
According to Trader Joe’s announcement, the recalled acai bowls may contain “foreign material (plastic).” The company said the products were being recalled out of an “abundance of caution” and did not mention any injuries in connection to the acai bowls.
Foreign material is a less common reason for food recalls, accounting for only 4.1% of all food recalls in 2024, but they have been a problem for the grocer. In 2023, Trader Joe’s crackers were recalled over metal contamination, their broccoli cheddar soup was recalled because it may contain insects, and the grocer’s cookies and falafel were pulled from shelves for rock contamination.
What to Do if You Have the Recalled Acai Bowls
If you have an affected acai bowl in your freezer, do not consume it, Trader Joe’s said. The company advised customers to throw out the recalled product or return it to their neighborhood store for a full refund.
Customers with questions can also contact Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817 or send them an email.
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