12 Items That Are Just Not the Same Anymore at Trader Joe’s

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1. Frozen Mac and Cheese: Once creamy, now often reported as dry and bland.

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2. Salsa Verde: Changed recipe, less flavorful and more watery.

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3. Speculoos Cookie Butter: Thinner texture, not as rich and spreadable.

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4. Orange Chicken: Reduced portion size and less crispy coating.

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5. Frozen Gyoza: Wrapper quality has declined, more doughy and less filled.

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6. Joe-Joe’s Cookies: Less filling, changes in cookie texture noted.

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7. Tomato Basil Marinara: Thinner consistency, less robust flavor.

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8. Almond Butter: Texture is more grainy, with less almond flavor.

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9. Greek Yogurt: New formula is less creamy and tangy.

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10. Vegetable Spring Rolls: Fewer veggies, more filler, less crispiness.

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11. Spicy Chai Latte Mix: Less spicy, weaker flavor profile.

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12. Spinach and Kale Bites: Less spinach and kale, more breading and fillers.

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