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A customer at Walmart was shocked when they found out that the store’s rotisserie chickens were now being packaged in simple plastic bags rather than their customary containers, making them look like garbage.
The customer, identified as @NikkiBellAnt on TikTok, noticed the alteration while doing some shopping at a Texas Walmart and decided to share it.
video
That has now accumulated almost 90,000 views.
Rather than using conventional slider zipper bags, the chickens were enclosed in simple, locally packed tied bags, which led to widespread confusion and anger on social media.
Numerous commentators hypothesized that the alteration might be connected to
logistics problems and trade duties
, with several attributing it to ex-President Donald Trump’s trade strategies.
A commentator noted, ‘Here come the supply chain issues. The majority of food containers are produced abroad…’
The popular twist on chicken recipes followed Walmart’s commendation for introducing
pastry items targeting competing Costco
.
In 2024, Costco faced criticism for handling an issue that was deemed as backslash by opponents referred to as
‘deficient’ packaging on its own rotisserie chickens
.
It also follows
Walmart takes the leading position.
In the continuous battle of the grocery industry.
A number of merchants have voiced worries about the duties introduced by the President.
Donald Trump
.
Nevertheless, Walmart stunned Wall Street with its revelation that
It might profit from implementing tariffs.
.
The possible advantages do not seem convincing to TikTokers, who believe that one reason for this is the aftereffects.
the ongoing tariff war
.
‘A customer noted that the packaging appears to be made in China and will now be placed in a plastic bag that may cause leakage, potentially messing up both you and your vehicle,’ was the comment posted.
“They’ve run out of the regular chicken boxes, indicating that the tariffs are beginning to have an impact,” another individual remarked.
Some think the change in packaging was due to the location having exhausted their regular supply of chicken bags.
Viewers of those videos think it might lead to legal action due to possible health concerns related to the unusual packaging used for the chickens.
“I hope the plastic is heat-resistant because the warmth might cause toxins to leach into the food,” a TikToker posted.
Following the issuance of a tariff warning by the CEOs of Walmart, Target, and Home Depot, the video was released.
meeting with Trump
.
Walmart found the meeting to be ‘fruitful’ and felt content about having had the opportunity to share their perspectives with his team.
Since 60 percent of its products come from China, the retailer has suffered significantly due to tariffs.
They have also been getting ready for
the potential for increasing costs
since last year.
In spite of the pricing strategies and unconventional packaging, Walmart keeps showing strong progress in its financial performance and intends to announce its Q1 earnings reports next week.
Walmart is presently engaged in executing its strategy to
significantly overhaul 650 outlets across the United States
.
The design idea, launched in 2023, will be implemented in stores spanning 46 states along with Puerto Rico.
reached out to Walmart for a statement about the packaging.
Last year, Costco faced criticism following its
started selling its
precooked chickens in flexible plastic packaging
rather than using the usual hard-plastic shells at its U.S. stores.
Customers have been voicing their complaints regarding the new packaging’s tendency to leak, which leads to spills in shopping carts, vehicles, and refrigerators—particularly allowing meat juices to escape.
On
Reddit
As reported by customer Bozerks: “There was chicken juice leakage all over the trunk of our vehicle. These new bags are leaking!”
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