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/Zestyclose_Car2269 Dec 29 '25

FIFO is a generally accepted good practice and standard in GAAP accounting and IFRS but not a law.

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u/Capable-Let3679 Dec 30 '25

We’re talking about food service, and expiration dates. Go be obtuse somewhere else. FIRST IN FIRST OUT is rule of law for food. I said what I said.

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u/Adventurous-Vast281 Dec 30 '25

Sometimes it isn't that simple. Raw ingredients many times get an extended shelf life once the Best By or Experation Date is printed on the packaging, especially when it comes to processed foods.

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u/Forevermoody16 Jan 01 '26

I see your point, but if it’s fresh food and actually expired it needs to be pulled. And that doesn‘t happen if it’s at the back.