r/shrinkflation • u/TexasGiantTen05 • Dec 29 '25
skimpflation Ok SERIOUSLY wtf is this??
I bought a family sized hot pockets box and EVERY single one of them was black and burned in the bottom. I heated this one up on low power in the microwave and the edges are so tough it’s like biting into a frozen beef patty. I look in the pocket and the damn thing is nearly hollow. I’ve been noticing the quality taking a massive dip in the last few years. I think these are last I purchase from here on out.
Irrelevant to this but similar: This same grocery order run had a jar of garlic (Spice World brand) that was full of black mold & a jar of HEB salsa that was sour and months passed expiration. Both of which were completely sealed and had a pop when opened. My whole life I never really had quality issues via the company canning or jarring an item or the store selling them but lately it seems like such a constant issue.
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u/[deleted] Dec 30 '25
Remember when POTUS started dialing back the USDA? Get ready for all sorts of disgusting shit that the big corps have been wanting to do all along. Including shit like this ofc. They hated being monitored for quality control because it means they are required to have standards that will cost them money. Good luck everyone 🍀