Even more importantly, the Kirkland Signature line is what allows Costco to continuouslydeliver great valueto its customers.
That being said, not every Kirkland Signature product has garnered approval from Costco’s fanbase.
Read on for the nine Kirkland items Costco shoppers say you’re better off avoiding in 2024.
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“Hands down burnt ends,” a Costco shopperwrotein a Reddit discussion on the worst Kirkland products.
“Tough and chewy chunks of meat cubes with [an] extreme amount of fat.”
“The Kirkland brand burnt ends are the worst,” anotherlamented.
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“Their bar soap is the only thing that I’ve tried that I’ve completely hated.
Pulls at the skin like a needy toddler,” one customersaid.
“Their bar soap is absolutely awwwwwwful.
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One has even gone so far as to call them"undrinkable.”
“These taste like week-old coffee left on a counter,” a customerwroteon Reddit.
“It’s quite close to battery acid,” anothercommented.
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“Their [toilet paper] quality declined MASSIVELY after COVID.
Had to switch to Charmin,” a Redditorcommented.
“I really like their in-store Chicken Bakes.
Some have complained that the soap can sometimes solidify, which makes it difficult to use.
“The Kirkland dish soap congeals into lumps and blocks my dish soap dispenser,” anotherwrote.
“Pay the extra dollar or two and get the Dawn Platinum!”
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Members also have serious complaints about the private label brand’s dish detergent pods as well.
Others have criticized the scent and said the pods tend to leave a"residue"on their dishes.
“The dishwasher packs [sic] are so bad.
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However, many shoppers have been far from impressed by them.
The chief complaint about the Kirkland beverages?
According to Redditors, the sweetness levels are overwhelming.
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“It’s so bad.
It’s way too sugary.
I would never want it while working out.
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“[Kirkland’s] Gatorade competition is … much less expensive.
That’s all the good things I have to say about it,” anotherwrote.
Many a shopper has reported that the batteries consistently leak, rendering them useless.
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“They always leak/discharge so I quit buying them a few years ago,” a Costco shopperwroteon Reddit.
In some instances, the leaky batteries have even reportedly destroyed the products they were powering.
“My mom bought a round of those some time ago and it was an especially bad batch.
They have all exploded and taken whatever their machine was with them,” a Redditorlamented.
