Aldi Customers Say There's Something Really Wrong About The Store's Ziplock Bags - Tasting Table

"The first reports about Aldi's faulty bags appeared on Reddit in 2021, when customers who had been purchasing the bags for a while started noticing a difference in the product. "ZERO of my gallon-sized bags will close. Many of them tear along the zipper when opening," wrote one person. Another added, "I thought I was the only one to notice how bad the quality has gotten!""

"By early 2025, customers were still reporting the bags malfunctioning, despite purchasing multiple boxes over a stretch of time. One commenter said, "They're splitting at the seams, not sealing, and some actually had tiny little holes that looked like the heat sealing failed or overheated." The low price of Aldi's ziplock bags is not worth their poor quality Aldi's resealable bags are sold under the store's own-brand, Boulder."

Aldi's store-brand Boulder resealable ziplock bags have recurring defects causing tears, failed seals, and holes that render boxes unusable. Complaints began appearing on Reddit in 2021, resurfaced in 2023, and continued into early 2025 with customers reporting multiple faulty boxes. One commenter described seams splitting and heat seals failing or overheating. The bags sell for about $0.05 each at $1.89 per 40-count box, but the low cost does not compensate for poor performance. Some shoppers switch to pricier national brands or alternatives such as Kirkland Signature ziplock-style bags at Costco.

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