TRADER Joe’s has just confirmed that it axed a frozen fan favorite for good.
The Chile Lime Chicken Burgers were a staple in households across the country until they went missing from shelves.
Trader Joe’s quietly discontinued the frozen chicken burgers last year but just confirmed it to The U.S. Sun.
Each box came with four patties made with onions, bell peppers, garlic, and lime juice concentrate.
A food review account called Freezer Meal Frenzy loved the chicken patties over the turkey patties as they said it was juicer and had a “consistency that’s closer to a chicken breast than to a burger.”
The site also said they were a great addition to Trader Joe’s because you could eat them by themselves or with the fixings.
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“There are a million ways you could serve these, but we erred on the side of simplicity, with just a wheat bun, some mayo, a bit of lettuce, and a slice of swiss cheese,” Freezer Meal Frenzy said.
“That worked out for us, but we think more adventurous connoisseurs will gravitate toward BBQ sauce or even an avocado spread,” they added.
While the patties were a favorite, they were also recalled back in November 2021.
The USDA confirmed some of the products were contaminated with extraneous materials - specifically pieces of bone.
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However, it's unclear if this was the reason they were axed.
SAYING GOODBYE
Over the years, Trader Joe's has discontinued multiple frozen favorites.
For example, Trader Joe’s eggplant cutlets are no longer available.
The vegetarian option was a solid substitution for chicken cutlets and at a great price, just $2.49.
The Chile Relleno was a quick and easy meal shoppers could just pop in the microwave.
Discontinued back in 2019, the fire-roasted poblano peppers came with cheese and salsa.
Another fan favorite shoppers were sad to see go were the Speculoos Cookie Butter Cheesecake bites.
The grocery chain described the bites as a "deliciously addictive spread made with crushed Belgian Speculoos cookies, its flavor reminiscent gingerbread."
JUST IN TIME
While Trader Joe's has discontinued some favorites, it has also made room for some new additions.
The grocery store launched a brand new S’mores Ice Cream, just in time for summer.
The dessert features graham cracker-flavored ice cream with marshmallows and chocolate swirls.
It also added Fresh Mozzarella Pearls which were in some stores already.
The cheese balls are full of creamy perline mozzarella and pair well with most salads.
They can also be put in a skewer with cherry tomatoes or eaten plain for a quick but delicious snack.
Lastly, Trader Joe's has added Ube Mochi to its summer line up.
While this one is not new, it's a fan favorite that shoppers are excited to have back.
Ube ice cream is unique as it’s wrapped in sweet rice flour and shaded purple with natural food coloring.
The flavor is described as something between vanilla and pistachio and white chocolate.
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