6 Bulk Buys That Spoil Before You Can Eat Them

Deep white sacks are packed with fresh, unpeeled potatoes. Buying root vegetables in massive quantities often backfires for smaller households because a single bruised potato can release ripening gases, causing the surrounding produce to rot rapidly, long before it can be used. Vineeth Dev/Pexels

Shopping at a warehouse club is a fantastic way to save money on your monthly household grocery bill. The thrill of finding a deep discount often leads shoppers to buy absolutely everything in bulk sizes. Unfortunately, this strategy backfires when you purchase perishable items that rot long before your family can actually consume them. Throwing away expired food destroys the initial financial savings and adds unnecessary waste to your local landfill. Let me share six bulk buys that routinely spoil before you can eat them and what to do instead.

1. Large Bags of Potatoes