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There’s no denying Americans love Costco.

Especially during the pandemic, they came to rely on the warehouse retailer to stock up on supplies while following stay-at-home orders. This was reflected in the company’s U.S. sales for 2020, which surpassed $163 billion — an increase of 9% from the year before.

But however much you love Costco, that doesn’t make it the perfect retailer for every purchase. Whether it’s a matter of quality or quantity, for some products you should think twice before putting them in your cart.

Here are 27 things you should never buy at Costco.

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