Trader Joe's viral mini tote bags return to shelves

Trader Joe's mini tote bags, which made a big splash earlier this year, are returning to stores later this month.

A representative confirmed to KCAL News Friday evening that the extremely popular bags will be back in stock on September 18.

“The tote bags are currently a limited edition rather than an everyday product,” Trader Joe's spokeswoman Nakia Rodhe said in a statement.

When the colorful bags first hit the market in March, they were an instant hit. Shoppers scrambled to get their hands on the canvas bags at just $2.99. After the idea went viral, some stores set a limit on the number of totes people could buy. The bags are currently available on eBay for hundreds of dollars.

The bags are smaller versions of Trader Joe's classic canvas bags and come in four colors: navy blue, yellow, red and forest green. According to Trader Joe's website, the bags measure 13 inches long, 11 inches tall and six inches wide.

“The size is ideal for short shopping trips to pick up a few things you forgot the first time,” says the store’s website.

Trader Joe's released an insulated version of the mini tote bags in June for $3.99. These also went viral and were sold out within minutes.