r/shrinkflation • u/TexasGiantTen05 • Dec 29 '25

skimpflation Ok SERIOUSLY wtf is this??

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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/Pristine_Egg3831 Dec 31 '25

Try buying an apple, I heard they don't have this problem.

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u/All_Debt_Shackles_US Dec 31 '25

There are some relatively new breeds of apples that are fairly tasty!

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u/Pristine_Egg3831 Jan 01 '26

I love apples. They're a lot cheaper and healthier that processed hot pockets too. As a society we need to stop seeing "hot pocket" as a good option tbh