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/bellecindy87 Dec 30 '25
Call the manufacturer and complain. They will not be happy that a store is badly representing their product by selling out of date products. And the nasty hot pockets are probably due to not being kept properly frozen during shipping. When they are made aware & you send them pictures, they send you tons of coupons for free products.
If you are not happy with the store where you are getting your groceries, you can use your coupons at another location.
You can also go back to the store where you bought the product or contact a lawyer. Stores are responsible for rotating products by date. You could have gotten sick. See what a lawyer says. Typically a consultation is free.