#5 Surprisingly: fresh produce
It’s not because there’s something wrong with them, just that you can end up paying a bit more when compared with other stores, and according to some shopping experts, you’re more likely to see the produce from Walmart wilt faster. While it’s good that they don’t end up throwing everything that shows even the slightest hint of wilting, it is sad when the product you just bought doesn’t have much shelf life.
That isn’t to say that we expect tomatoes to never wilt, but becoming sad after two days is not a good look. If you’re cooking for the next few days, it’s all good and safe to buy the produce from Walmart, but if you’re buying for the week, it’s better to avoid it and try other shops that you have on your shopping list.
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22 thoughts on “6 Things You Should Avoid Buying From Walmart”
Yes produce…it’s never very fresh…
Target is not a good alternative. I boycott Target at all cost.
I’m with you, Teri. I boycott Target as well.
ME TOO! NO SHOPPING AT TARGET.
Their produce is always fresh at all Walmart stores where I shop.
I agree with you. Thanks a lot for this article. Much appreciated.
I disagree with your assessment on the produce. Celery bought at Tops Market is always bitter, wind up tossing it. Celery at Walmart has always been great! Lettuce, cabbage, potatoes, blueberries, tomatoes etc. are usually much cheaper and the quality is great!
I have never gotten fresh produce at Wal-Mart!!!
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I do most of my shopping at Aldi! They generally have the best prices!
Aldi is very good – even their off brand or signature name. Prices are good. They appear to be getting more big name brands in their stores lately and it is truly appreciated by all. I don’t food shop at WalMart unless it’s something like boxed, sealed brand name cookies or such. Food shopping is done at 3 different big name food stores. I always, always shop sales.
Go to another named brand grocery store and you’re paying quite a bit more for the same products. I wonder if they’ll drop their prices when the economy gets back to normal, hahaha
I totally disagree with the article. WalMart in our area has much better prices than Giant or Publix…and we have never been disappointed with their produce and buy it regularly.
I stopped buying g produce at Walmart because it was not only not fresh, it spoiled quickly and had terrible after tastes.
After limiting my exposure to people during the Covid pandemic, I’m continuing my shopping at Kroger, Publix (for sale items), and Amazon.
I can’t believe they left off bread & bakery items. The vendors for the Walmart I worked at routinely stocked the shelves with bakery items that had 3 days or less until expiration because Walmart insisted on getting the lowest prices.
BUT the absolute worst item at Walmart is shoes. Look at the shoes worn by employees. They aren’t from Walmart. The employee discount doesn’t entice them to buy that garbage.
The fact is, you are taking a chance of getting bad merchandise no matter what because they buy items that fail other companies’ quality control and knowingly put defective merchandise on the sales floor because, as I was told, “It’s up to the customer to find defects”.
HAPPY SHOPPING AND WELCOME TO WALMART!
Bakery items should be used in a couple days. Unless you freeze or refrigerate them. They have no preservatives, which is good. Big name brands are full of preservatives and not healthy for you.
I have seen where Walmart has brussel sprouts which were actually products of the USA so I was just thrilled. I also agree with Phyl. I’ve never gotten bitter celery at WM but have at many other stores.
I have been in Walmart when everything in the produce dept looks great, the next time I’m there a month later I just have to walk by it.
Here in TX HEB is the most amazing grocer. They have beautiful produce……most of the time ……. but there here have been a few times when I couldn’t believe they even had the items out for sale. I’m talking several vegetables so I was very disappointed but I wouldn’t dis them. If a business makes me happy 90% of the time, I’ll give them a good review. Maybe trucks were held up in traffic, broke down, whatever. I’m good.
Produce has improved over the past few years.
Produce shouldn’t last long. If it does it’s probably sprayed with something to keep it preserved. That’s not good. If you grow vegetables in your garden do they last long? No, they shouldn’t because they are fresh. Some veggies I’ve purchased last longer than they should and I caution against buying them again.
I have been shopping @ Walmart for over 10 Years. The prices are great & I’ve not had any Problems. Will continue shopping there. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
I find Marc’s has cheaper produce than Walmart. The bagged candy is cheaper at Marc’s and Drug Mart.
The clientele is better at other stores also. No kids running down the aisles screaming while the parents ignore them.
I do NOT buy prepackaged or already cut up fruit at Walmart. My very favorite fruit is watermelon. It was my craving for both my boys. A couple of times I have gotten it home and it had expired – spoiled. It was not on sale. Same with mush melons. Now, if I want fresh fruit, I buy it at Meijer. Always fresh, always the best.