Lee Heidhues 7.29.2023
I was in Trader Joe’s on Masconic Avenue in San Francisco the other day looking for my favorite Almond Windmill Cookies.
Seeing none I approached three TJ’s clerks huddled near the cookie section. All of whom were built like they enjoy frequent visits to the cookie shelf.
I asked, “Where are the Almond cookies?” In unison they replied, “Quality issues” without elaboration.
When will my favorite cookie return to the store I inquired.
Hopefully in the not too distant future they replied.
I feel like a disappointed Cookie Monster.
Then I learned more by reading The San Francisco Chronicle which must have reporters who enjoy cookies, too.
San Francisco Chronicle 7.25.2023
Trader Joe’s recalled two almond cookie varieties because they may contain rocks and urged customers to not eat them, the retailer said.
The company announced that it removed and destroyed “all potentially affected” Almond Windmill Cookies and Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies from its shelves.
The products that may contain rocks include specific “sell by” dates, the company said: Oct. 19 through Oct. 21 for the Almond Windmill Cookies and Oct. 17 through Oct. 21 for the Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies.
“If you purchased or received any donations of Almond Windmill Cookies and/or Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies, please do not eat them,” the company wrote in an announcement on its website.
“We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience,” the grocer wrote.
Customers can return the cookies at any Trader Joe’s location for a refund. Those with questions can contact the company’s customer relations department at 626-599-3817 between 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PST on weekdays or via email
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/trader-joes-cookie-recall-18259998.php
Photos: Liz Heidhues
Top photo: The notorious Sesame Street “Cookie Monster”
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