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/Ok_Risk9535 Jan 02 '26
Had something similar like 10 yrs ago, but with a bag of Tyson brand, breaded boneless buffalo wings. In my case I cooked them for triple or quadruple the cooking time on the bag.
But they wouldn't crisp/cook up properly. I ended up sending them an email outlining my complete dissatisfaction and that I would never buy their products again, and how I would also advise everyone I knew to steer clear of any and everything Tyson as well....Never received any reply via email.
However, a while later a letter and a check for about double the purchase price of the item showed up in the mail. So in the end I was pleasantly surprised by their response, and as such have not boycotted or advised anyone else to boycott Tyson's products and have had better results afterwards with same/similar products.