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What To Know Before Buying Avocados At Costco
By Stacie Adams
While Costco is an ideal place to stock up on household essentials, some members are voicing concerns that not all of the products are worth buying — especially their avocados.
On Reddit, one shopper shared an image of some truly disastrous avocados with the caption, "It's like getting coal for Christmas."
Years ago, Costco was lauded for its long-lasting avocados, which resulted from a special process that helped preserve them for double the amount of time as untreated varieties.
According to shoppers, this good fortune is a thing of the past. One Redditor said, "They seem to go from rock hard to completely moldy with no stage in between."
Some Costco shoppers on Reddit have speculated that the low temperatures inside the trucks that bring produce to the store could be to blame.
Another person claiming to have been employed in the avocado industry backs up this theory, stating that ultra-low temps can affect quality.
If you decide to take your chances and purchase avocados at Costco, choose firm, green avocados with smooth exteriors, which should last for four days.