11 Costco Items That Have Changed Over The Years

1. French Bread at Costco: Changed in 2020, now frozen dough, criticized for being less fluffy and flavorless.

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2. Kirkland Salted Sweet Cream Butter: Changed in late 2023, reported issues in recipes; speculated water content change.

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3. Butter Croissants: Altered shape in May 2020 indicated an upgrade to 100% butter; preferred over the oilier previous version.

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4. Kirkland Roasted Seaweed Snack: Supplier changed in 2023, smaller portions; previously faced a lawsuit for undisclosed cadmium.

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5. Berry Smoothie: Attempted switch to mango in 2023 received backlash; berry version eventually returned but met taste skepticism.

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6. Food Court Pizza: Texture changes in cheese noted in 2022, cubes instead of shredded; taste affected.

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7. Chicken Bake: Temporarily removed during COVID-19, returned in 2020 as frozen and smaller, with a $1 price increase.

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8. Frozen Salmon: Nutritional changes observed in 2015, likely due to different suppliers or farms.

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9. Kirkland Organic Strawberry Spread: Packaging changed to "Product of Canada" in 2023; minor caloric adjustment sparked curiosity.

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10. Just Bare Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks: Complaints in 2023 about changed taste, speculated batch or control issues.

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11. Kirkland Organic Coconut Water: Flavor shift noticed by shoppers in 2023, discussed on Reddit for insights.

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