Trader Joe's has serious status with fans —it's one of America's favorite supermarkets and it has an endless stream of new products and releases each month.
I, too, was a loyal fan for years until I began working as a line cook. As I began to understand more about the food and restaurant industry, I realized there are definitely some things that aren't worth getting at Trader Joe's.
Here are seven items I don't pick up at the chain anymore, plus the excellent ones I suggest you try instead.