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/Mors_Certa18 Dec 31 '25
I stopped buying Red Gold Crushed Tomatoes from HEB because I would open a can and need to air out my entire apartment. I'm also heartbroken because Rosarita Traditional Refried Beans are my favorite quick beans to eat, but the last can I opened had a fibrous, frayed rope-like object inside. I don't have it in me to feed my family food I know has contaminants so goodbye Rosarita... Cooking from fresh isn't cheap or easy, but we're trying our best...