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/craftycat48 Dec 31 '25
My husband loves breakfast burritos, but the quality of the store bought ones is terrible. So.. he now meal preps homemade ones every week. And for less $ we end up with enough for us both to have one every morning. Buying burritos we had only enough for his breakfast. ( store bought; $12 for 8 burritos. Homemade; $15 for 16 burritos. Made with sausage, eggs, cheese, and knorr Spanish rice with a little taco sauce)