Close up of avocados cut into halves on a black background.
FOOD NEWS
What To Know Before Buying Avocados At Costco
By Stacie Adams
A person unloading their groceries into their car at a Costco parking lot.
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.
Three avocados on a counter.
On Reddit, one shopper shared an image of some truly disastrous avocados with the caption, "It's like getting coal for Christmas."
Costco avocados beside a slice of lime.
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.
A 30 day comparison of Costco avocados.
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."
A Costco truck being unloaded
Some Costco shoppers on Reddit have speculated that the low temperatures inside the trucks that bring produce to the store could be to blame.
Avocados beside a jar of oil.
Another person claiming to have been employed in the avocado industry backs up this theory, stating that ultra-low temps can affect quality.
Customers buying avocados at Costco.
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.