An Aldi shopper was absolutely disappointed after some items she bought at the store were not fresh. The experience made her question whether the grocery store sells defective items other stores do not want.
In a viral video that has been viewed over 106,000 times, user Kristen (@justlikestosmile) showed off the items she purchased and explained why she will not shop at the store in the future.
“Aldi sucks!” text overlaid on the clip read. “Very disappointed again.”
Aldi shopper’s disappointment with beef stick
The woman began the video by explaining many of her followers have recommended abandoning Costco and BJ’s to save money shopping at Aldi.
However, the TikToker simply does not share the popular sentiment that Aldi is a good grocery store.
“I really am not a huge fan of Aldi,” she began.
She then offered up an experience with items she bought at the store to highlight the issues she has with it.
The woman explained that she shopped at Aldi one evening after running out of basic things in her home.
Kristen said she also picked up a few beef sticks as a snack. After she tried them, she realized something was wrong.
“This is, like, doesn’t taste right,” she said. “It did not taste the same and it kinda just tasted gross.”
The woman also said the snack was discolored.
Other items were also a let down
Other groceries were also less than fresh, according to the shopper.
“Then I bought some grapes,” she continued. “They have like this dirty film on them.”
The woman also claimed the grapes tasted “gross.”
Ultimately, the woman noted that she never has these kinds of experiences with “regular” grocery stores.
“So this just reaffirms me never wanting to go back to Aldi again,” she said.
She also wondered if the store sells defective groceries other stores don’t want.
@justlikestosmile No more aldi for meee! #dentalhygienist #alditiktok #pamomtok ♬ original sound – Kristen| Mom🏈💙💙⚾️
Cost of groceries a major talking point online
Everyone seems to be concerned about saving money on food and other costs. The increasing cost of food inspired plenty of viral content.
Recently, one Instacart shopper shared his surprise after discovering his grocery list from 2019. He said similar items cost him twice the amount only a few years later.
A Walmart shopper even went viral with claims that shoppers are abandoning items at self-check out because they are not affordable.
New reports indicate that the 12-month consumer price index inflation rate rose to 2.6 percent in October. Higher housing and food costs are responsible for the rise.
Nevertheless, Kristen is not willing to compromise the freshness and quality of her groceries to cut down on costs.
Viewers defend Aldi
In the comments section, many defended Aldi. They mostly agreed that a bad purchase could be made at any store.
“This can happen when you buy from any store,” user Andrea said.
“I got mine at Costco and they are grey and taste funny. So not an Aldi issue,” user Zandra Johnson wrote.
Others pointed out that the grocery does have a reasonable return policy.
“You can bring it all back for double what you paid. It’s their twice as nice’ guarantee,” use Rebecca Kaufman commented.
According to Aldi’s return policy, customers can return most items for a refund or replacement within 60 days.
The Daily Dot reached out to Aldi via email and user Kristen by TikTok comment and direct message for comment.
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