Trader Joe's has recalled its organic acai bowl over possible plastic contamination, the grocery chain said. Trader Joe's has recalled a popular frozen dish over possible plastic contamination, the grocery chain said.

The popular item, which contains a base of acai puree mixed with strawberries, blueberries, and bananas, and topped with a granola and coconut mixture that includes chia and flax seeds and quinoa flakes, can be found in Trader Joe’s freezer section.

Acai’s dark purple berries are from a palm tree found throughout South America and are touted as an antioxidant-rich food source that some nutritionists believe can protect cells from damage, according to WebMD. Proponents say the berries are richer in antioxidants than cranberry, raspberry, blackberry, strawberry or blueberries.

In 2024, Trader Joe’s was plagued by a record number of recalls. Multiple frozen items were deemed unsafe due to foreign plastics, or other materials, like metals, lurking in the meals. Some customers complained they found rocks in a rice pilaf meal. The company had recalls over listeria concerns, salmonella, and more.

New developments on food recalls impact acai bowls and granola bars sold in popular grocery stores in the United States.

And such is the case for Trader Joe's as the fan-favorite store has issued a recall of its frozen Organic Açaí Bowls, citing the possible contamination with plastic. The official recall notice was published on February 14 and solely includes Trader Joe’s Organic Açaí Bowl with Berries,