10 Costco Items Customers Say Have Declined In Quality - Tasting Table

"Some shoppers have found that their broccoli and cauliflower florets have gone brown soon after purchase, while others have noticed that their favorite fruits and vegetables turn moldy pretty quickly. "The strawberries you have to eat while driving home," wrote one Redditor."

"Many have observed that the quality has noticeably declined recently. And according to one employee, there's a simple explanation: Some stores are simply getting too much produce delivered, and most of it has to sit in the back until there's space for it on the shelf. This means that by the time the customer takes it home, it's pretty close to going bad."

"Lately, a few shoppers have noticed that some of their favorite items don't taste like they used to. They comment how the quality is noticeably lacking, adding that the price is usually the same (if not higher). Understandably, this leaves many people feeling upset, and they often turn to social media to air out their grievances."

Costco shoppers report that several items have declined in quality, including produce that browns quickly or molds soon after purchase. Customers describe strawberries that must be eaten immediately and vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower turning brown shortly after buying. Some shoppers also say certain frozen and prepared foods no longer taste as good as before. Complaints often note that prices remain the same or increase while quality drops. One explanation offered by an employee is that some warehouses receive too much produce at once, forcing much of it to sit in storage until shelf space opens, leaving items close to spoilage by the time customers buy them.

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