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Trader Joe’s candy is getting attention for all the wrong reasons, making people and their stomachs think twice before satisfying their sweet tooth.
The popular grocery chain’s new sugar-free sweet and sour gummy worms are gaining attention as an unexpected laxative. One serving of candy contains 14 grams of fiber, about half the daily amount recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. One serving contains approximately 8 candies.
But Trader Joe’s new “fruity-flavored candy” isn’t advertised as a high-fiber food, completely blinding shoppers who bought it as a simple sweet treat.
“I ate the whole bag without realizing how much fiber it contained,” one person wrote on Reddit. “I’ve been pooping for three days now!”
One person wrote: “I’ve been pooping all day and my stomach keeps growling,” while another joked: “This should be great for curing constipation.”
TikTok user Sondra Tamagotchi shared on May 20, “I accidentally ate an entire bag while watching TV. I was late for work the next morning.”
Trader Joe’s warns customers
After the gummies drew attention for unexpected side effects, customers reported that Trader Joe’s employees were warning buyers about the candy’s high fiber content.
“The cashier said it’s loaded with fiber,” one Reddit user wrote. “I’m glad she told me. It was a little strange, but it was good information.”
TikTok user Vegan Hacks Pod also posted a video on May 19 showing a warning sign posted next to gummies at a local Trader Joe’s, stating that each bag of these gummies contains 70 grams of fiber.
Trader Joe’s says the candy should not be considered a low-calorie food because it has zero grams of sugar but contains 35 calories per serving. According to the package, this bug’s sweetness comes from a blend of allulose, organic erythritol, and Luo Han Guo extract.
This product is not listed on Trader Joe’s website at this time, but this is not unusual.
“You won’t find every Trader Joe’s product featured on our website,” the grocery chain said. “The best place to get information about our products, old favorites and new discoveries is at your local Trader Joe’s.”
Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Contact her at sshafiq@usatodayco.com and follow X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
