The Biggest Ripoffs At Trader Joe’s, According To An Employee January 30, 2017 by Tristen Zaryn Trader Joe’s obviously has quite a grand selection of healthy food products, but we are here to tell you what you definitely should not be buying from the grocery store according to the cool people that work there.[Photo: Flickr] shop now Produce Don’t buy the produce. The produce tends to spoil quicker than at other food stores.[Photo: Shutterstock] shop now Sushi Save the sushi for a Japanese restaurant because honestly you won't know what you are putting in your mouth if you get it from Trader Joe's.[Photo: Shutterstock] shop now Wine Apparently, you can find fresher, better tasting wine elsewhere.[Photo: Shutterstock] shop now Prepared sandwiches The premade sandwiches are a mess. They don’t taste good neither are they healthy.[Photo: Shutterstock] shop now NEXTDid Dua Lipa Just Tease Her Next Single? Fans React To Her Latest Post: 'It's Exciting!' Tags: ask the experts, foods, lifestyle, tips, trader joes Tags: ask the expertsfoodslifestyletipstrader joes Popular in the Community {{#values}} {{ title }} {{ username }} · {{ time }} {{ messageText }} Top Comment {{/values}} {{#isDisplay}} {{/isDisplay}}{{#isAniviewVideo}} {{/isAniviewVideo}}{{#isSRVideo}} {{/isSRVideo}} Load more... Recommended Food Want Stronger Joints Over 40? Eat These 5 Anti-Inflammatory Foods Every Day, Experts Say: Salmon & More Food 4 Surprising Foods That Disrupt Hormone Balance And Cause Weight Gain After 40: Dairy, Refined Carbs, & More Food 2 Potentially Dangerous Supplements That Could Lead To Bone Density Loss, According To Doctors: Excess Vitamin A, More Food Want To Lose Weight Without Feeling Deprived? Nutritionists Back The ‘One-Plate Rule’ Food 6 Common Signs Your Body Is Low In B12, One Causes A ‘Burning Tongue’: Glossitis, More Food The 5 ‘Smart Carbs’ Trainers Say You Should Be Eating To Control Appetite, Fuel Workouts, And Prevent Fat Storage: Edamame, More Food Experts Say These Are The 6 Worst Foods To Cut Out In 2026 Because They Can Negatively Affect Your Memory: Deli Meat, More Food If You’re Focused On Longevity In 2026, Experts Recommend Adding These 6 Foods To Your Plate: Salmon, More Food Experts Warn: 5 Inflammatory Foods That Can Lead To ‘Premature Wrinkles, Sagging, And Discoloration’ Food 7 ‘Excellent’ Foods That Can Naturally Lower Blood Sugar In 2026: Lentils, Berries & More