One Reddit user noted that Costco's $4.99 rotisserie chicken had a "distinct chemical flavor," while others described it as "chemically," "soapy," and "off-putting."
This ready-to-heat beef has dissatisfied Redditors. The Reddit member was "shocked at the meat's poor condition and the lack of taste in the sauce."
Costco often receives produce complaints. Redditors have reported growing potatoes, rotting oranges, cherries, cucumbers, even packaged salad.
Shoppers have complained about Costco's gallon-sized milk containers for years. The milk is fine—the it's package.
In January, one user posted a photo of the package and said, "Tried the Realgood brand enchiladas. Costco, WTF were you thinking? 0 out of 5 stars."
A autumn Reddit post criticizing Kirkland Signature's Organic Hard-Boiled Eggs earned over 400 upvotes. "Hard-boiled eggs taste odd," the message said.
Like Kirkland's hard-boiled eggs, Costco's My Mochi Ice Cream packaging generated a Reddit dispute with over 200 comments.
Customers reported in October that the flu had ruined the food court item. Former admirers said the current version is tasteless, had less chicken, and costs more.
Costco's fresh sushi has always been contentious. Some members want it and hope it comes to their local warehouses, but others dislike its flavor.