Our KTLA Morning Crew Just Delivered a Weekend Warning We Didn’t Know We Needed
According to the segment, a new treat offered by Trader Joe’s is causing some very unplanned side effects. Their sugar-free Sweet & Sour Gummy Worms are reportedly sending some shoppers straight to the bathroom — and honestly, our booties already hurt just hearing it.
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Trader Joe’s Gummy Worm Warning
Eight sugar-free gummy worms pack 14 grams of fiber, turning what looks like a casual candy break into a potentially very urgent situation.
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Customers began sharing that the candy was having a laxative-like effect, and the reason is surprisingly simple: one serving — just eight gummy worms — contains 14 grams of fiber, roughly half of a typical recommended daily amount.
The kicker? The packaging doesn’t exactly scream “high fiber.” So what looks like a perfectly innocent bag of sweet-and-sour candy can come with considerably more digestive ambition than expected.
The KTLA segment also cited reports that Trader Joe’s employees had started warning customers at checkout about the possible after-effects. Imagine being mid-grocery run and hearing, “Hey… you might want to rethink your plans later.”
Even the KTLA anchors joked that team meetings around this particular product must be getting interesting.
A sweet treat turning into a sprint-to-the-bathroom emergency? Only in 2026.
Watch KTLA Break Down the Trader Joe’s Gummy Worm Bathroom Warning
The KTLA morning crew explains why Trader Joe’s sugar-free Sweet & Sour Gummy Worms have been earning a reputation for some very immediate digestive consequences.
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