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Some shoppers even have issues with Costco products that are extremely popular for the most part.
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Here are 11 Costco Kirkland products shoppers say they regret buying, and would never buy again.
“The Kirkland dishwasher pods are awful!
I had to go back to Cascade.
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The Kirkland brand didn’t wash well and the tabs wouldn’t completely dissolve,” one Redditor said.
“Dishwasher tabs makes my dishes taste like they smell.
Way too strong of a scent!”
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“Worst product ever.
Had to spend all the “savings” on deep conditioner to fix my hair.
That stuff is just awful,” said another.
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“The toilet paper.
In this instance it’s okay to splurge,” one Redditor commented.
Kirkland Signature Silver Tequila
Customers did not like the Kirkland Signature Silver Tequila.
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“Yes, the tequila tastes like what I imagine kerosene tastes like,” another commented.
“I’m far from a coffee snob, but that was literally undrinkable.
Kirkland Laundry Pods
Some Costco shoppers are critical of the Kirkland Signature Ultra Clean HE LaundryDetergentPacs.
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“Their laundry pods are horrible and they all stick together so half the bag was ruined.
Returned,” one Redditor said.
“They don’t fully dissolve and end up leaving a giant gummy spot on your clothes/sheets.
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Terrible,” another concurred.
Every one I’ve bought has leaked and ruined stuff.
Never again,” one unhappy Redditor said.
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“The Kirkland batteries used to be good.
Not any longer, they will eventually leak and ruin your stuff.
Because you will forget about them.
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But sometimes they just leak from being stored in a cool dry place.
Buy better batteries elsewhere,” another member said.
“They were out of Reddi-Whip at Thanksgiving, so we picked up the Kirkland brand.
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Weird taste, weird texture.
Zero stars,” one person commentedon Reddit.
“The new whipped cream is AWFUL!
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It tastes like wax on your tongue.
Wish they would bring back the namebrand,” said another.
Kirkland Protein Bars
Not everyone loves the Kirkland Signature Protein Bars ($26.49).
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Another agreed the texture was bad but still enjoyed them.
“I bought a container of paprika.
It is the worst.
Good colour but horrible quality,” one Redditor said.
Kirkland Pomegranate Juice
The Kirkland Signature Pomegranate Juice is not a hit with Costco members.
“It definitely tastes watered down and a lot more tart than I’d like it to be.
It’s another miss from Kirkland,” another customersaid.
