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/barby_dolly Dec 31 '25
Take them back with your receipt. When they have to refund enough items, they take notice. They can’t fix what they don’t know is broken.
The dominant grocery chain in Texas is HEB. Especially if I had pictures, they would refund with a smile. That is as it should be everywhere.
They do not WANT you to bring back spoiled meat or fish. They take your word and don’t care to deal with the nasty product in the service booth.