Certain shoppers have become so fed up with these problems that they’ve stopped buying Aldi produce altogether.
“[I’ve] had some of the weirdest produce experiences with Aldi.
Not worth the risk, I’ll literally go anywhere else for produce,” a customerlamentedon Reddit.
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All of the products mentioned in this story are currently in stock near me in central New Jersey.
It’s fresh, mild in flavor, vibrantly green, and the perfect addition to any sandwich.
The thyme itself is flavorful, plentiful, and tends to last me at least a couple weeks.
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A 12-ounce container was selling for $2.99 at my local Aldi.
The peppers always look amazing thanks to their shiny, unblemished skin.
The flesh is crunchy and vegetal when raw, but then becomes smoky and a little sweet when cooked.
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An eight-ounce bag was selling for $0.85 at my local Aldi.
The product is currently selling for $1.99 at my local Aldi.
The tight packaging seems to protect the squash’s delicate green skin from getting too damaged in the bin.
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The squash was selling for $1.45 a pound at my local Aldi during my last visit.
Bunches were selling for $0.65 apiece at my local Aldi.
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Zoe Strozewski for Eat This, Not That!
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