8 Costco Products That Have the Most Customer Complaints

Julie Ramhold, senior blog staff writer at DealNews.com, notes that Costco's Kirkland gallon bottles of milk receive a special complaint.

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According to Ramhold, Real Good's chicken jumbo enchiladas with tomatillo sauce.

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Grass-fed beef sticks called Chomps Beef Sticks are marketed as a high-protein, healthy snack.

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Some fresh vegetable kinds sold at Costco have received complaints from customers over their poor quality and [lack of] freshness.

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According to Scott, "the poor quality and short lifespan of several mattresses purchased from Costco" is another frequent source of complaints.

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According to Jamie Penney, CEO of ShoppingFoodie, Kirkland signature dishwasher detergent has a sizable customer base.

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Reddit users expressed dissatisfaction with them, calling them anything from "pretty gross" to having a "weird flavor".

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One of the best things about Costco shopping is that you may discover items for your house and garden in addition to restocking your pantry.

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A substantial portion of the negative reviews Costco receives are related to shipping and customer service, in addition to product problems.

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8 Costco Products That Have the Most Customer Complaints

Julie Ramhold, senior blog staff writer at DealNews.com, notes that Costco's Kirkland gallon bottles of milk receive a special complaint.

Kirkland Gallons of Milk

According to Ramhold, Real Good's chicken jumbo enchiladas with tomatillo sauce.

Real Good's Chicken Grande Enchiladas With Tomatillo Sauce

Grass-fed beef sticks called Chomps Beef Sticks are marketed as a high-protein, healthy snack.

Chomps Beef Sticks

Some fresh vegetable kinds sold at Costco have received complaints from customers over their poor quality and [lack of] freshness.

Fresh Produce

According to Scott, "the poor quality and short lifespan of several mattresses purchased from Costco" is another frequent source of complaints.

Mattresses

According to Jamie Penney, CEO of ShoppingFoodie, Kirkland signature dishwasher detergent has a sizable customer base.

Kirkland Signature Dishwasher Detergent

Reddit users expressed dissatisfaction with them, calling them anything from "pretty gross" to having a "weird flavor".

Kirkland Hard Boiled Eggs

One of the best things about Costco shopping is that you may discover items for your house and garden in addition to restocking your pantry.

Furniture and Home Decor

A substantial portion of the negative reviews Costco receives are related to shipping and customer service, in addition to product problems.

Shipping and Service Complaints

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