7 Trader Joe's Frozen Foods You Should Never Buy

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1. Trader Joe's Pad Thai: High sodium, tasteless. Too many bean sprouts.

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2. Breaded Cheese Curds: Lack crunch, molten cheesiness.

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3. Italian Meatballs: Rubber texture, bitter flavor.

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4. Chicken Karaage: Chewy breading, not crispy or tender.

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5. Fiocchetti with Pink Sauce: Sweet, soup-like sauce overwhelms.

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6. Mashed Potatoes: Watery texture, unsatisfying.

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7. Mac and Cheese Bites: Mushy texture, bland and greasy.

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