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Weekly Grocery Recall Roundup: Soups, nuts, spices, and snacks pulled from shelves

By Johnita Anthony,
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Youdle) – Multiple new recalls this week involve undeclared allergens, potential contamination, and safety concerns affecting a range of grocery items. Shoppers who purchased the products below should check labels carefully and follow the recall guidance provided by manufacturers and regulatory agencies. New recalls issued this week Monster Cookies (Lunds & Byerlys) Recall date: December 10 Reason: Undeclared peanut, egg, and soy allergens. Product information can be cross-referenced with the store’s listing: https://www.lundsandbyerlys.com/product/l%26b-signature-monster-cookies-id-00018169481066 Meal Simple Red Lentil Dal Soup (H-E-B) Recall date: December 10 Reason: Possible undeclared milk allergens. As reported by the Houston Chronicle : https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/soup-sold-h-e-b-recalled-customer-reports-21235415.php Grandma Belle's Tomato Basil Soup Recall date: December 9 Reason: Undec...

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10 wallet-friendly Trader Joe’s stocking stuffers you'll love

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By Johnita Anthony,
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Youdle) – Holiday stocking stuffers don’t have to be complicated or expensive. Many shoppers turn to Trader Joe’s this time of year because the store offers a wide range of small, practical items that fit both a modest budget and a holiday stocking. The selection includes treats, self-care products, and seasonal additions that feel thoughtful without adding to gift-giving stress.

Shoppers looking to keep things simple often browse a few core categories:

  • Snacks: dark chocolate pieces, mini cookie packs, flavored nuts

  • Drinks: single-serve coffee, seasonal cocoa, assorted tea sachets

  • Self-care and home: hand creams, small candles, festive soap bars

  • Light extras: compact magazines, puzzle books, novelty socks

Many of these items fall between $5 and $10, making it easy to combine a couple of pieces for a more complete stocking. Small gift sets can also stretch a budget, and simple packaging—reusable bags, tissue, or ribbon—keeps presentation easy. Because sizes and values vary by store, checking the unit price can help shoppers compare options. Seasonal displays also change quickly, so it’s worth browsing early and revisiting as new items arrive.

10 stocking stuffers shoppers found at Trader Joe’s this season

  1. Taste Test of Caramels
    A boxed set of 12 dark-chocolate caramels in different flavors. A popular seasonal gift priced at $7.99.

  2. Gummy Bear–Flavored Lip Duo
    A lip balm butter and overnight lip mask set with a candy-inspired scent. Sells for $6.99.

  3. Chocolate-Covered Espresso Beans
    A 2.5-ounce mix of chocolate-dipped espresso beans in several coffee-inspired flavors. Priced at $1.49.

  4. Hand Serum and Hand Cream Set
    A winter-friendly duo with light or no fragrance. Each tube holds 2 ounces. The set is $9.99.

  5. Dark Chocolate Orange
    A segmented orange-shaped chocolate that breaks into 20 pieces. Costs $3.99.

  6. Hydrating Biocellulose Face Mask
    A single-use sheet mask meant to moisturize dry skin. Comes in a slim pouch for $2.99.

  7. Oversized Milk Chocolate Coin
    A large foil-wrapped chocolate coin measuring about five inches across. Priced at $2.49.

  8. Candy Cane Body Scrub
    A seasonal peppermint body scrub with a softer scent. An 8-ounce tub costs $6.99.

  9. Hot Chocolate Stirring Spoon
    A wooden spoon embedded in a block of chocolate topped with mini marshmallows. Designed to melt into warm milk. Sells for $1.29.

  10. Honey Hydration Bath Fizzer
    A honey-scented bath fizzer made with cocoa butter and clay. A 5-ounce bar costs $4.99.

To share additional ideas, real-store examples, post in the Youdle Community.

Use the Youdle grocery search engine to see where items cost less and what’s available nearby. To stay updated on stories like this, shoppers can subscribe to the Youdle newsletter for weekly insights.

For a slideshow of the top 10 stocking stuffers, go to the original article here.

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