In March 2024, Costco transitioned from hard plastic clamshell containers to flexible plastic bags for its rotisserie chickens in a move to reduce plastic use and carbon emissions.
While Costco says this change aims to cut plastic use by 75% and remove 1,000 trucks from the road annually, it has sparked widespread customer dissatisfaction.
This shift comes at a time when consumers are increasingly concerned about the presence of forever chemicals and microplastics in their food.
The new bags have drawn particular concern because the hot chickens sit directly in the plastic, raising questions about potential chemical exposure.
Many customers have taken to social media to voice their frustrations over the new bags, primarily citing issues with leaks.
Reports from Reddit and TikTok highlight problems with greasy bags and chicken juice seeping out, creating messes in shopping carts, car trunks, and countertops.
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