Woman complains about ALDI container, gets backlash instead

German discount supermarket chain ALDI is beloved by budget-conscious shoppers worldwide for its low prices and Special Buys’ limited-time products at affordable prices.

However, one woman's recent experience with a ‘special buy’ container has sparked a huge debate online.


The US-based woman, who shared her frustration on a social media page, was upset as the largest container in the storage set couldn't seal with spaghetti inside.

A photo she provided along with her post showed her dilemma, with long strands of spaghetti poking out of the tall canister.

But while some would expect immediate sympathy, the woman got quite different reactions.

One user called out the woman, saying: ‘Why is it a fail? Because you are putting something that is clearly too big in them? Sounds like operator error, not ALDI.’


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The packaging clearly showed spaghetti in the food container. Image source: Facebook


Another user also wrote, ‘They didn’t advertise as spaghetti storage. No epic failure but a bummer.’

A third added, ‘How is it ALDI’s fault you put the wrong-sized pasta in containers?’

The container, standing at 24.4cm with the bamboo lid, can't accommodate beloved long pasta types like spaghetti, typically 25-30 centimetres in length.

‘Its not a stretch to assume they’d be used for pasta because typically a tall clear canister has been used for spaghetti. I certainly can understand the disappointment,’ someone else pointed out.


After much discussion, the woman responded to one commenter with a picture of the glass canister set’s packaging, which displayed the spaghetti clearly being able to fit the tallest canister.

One user backed up the woman’s claim and asked: ‘So, after seeing the box which literally shows them holding the exact same pasta quite nicely, what exactly are they advertised for?’


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One user suggested using a different pasta (left), while another shared a side-by-side comparison of a long pasta type with the container (right). Image source: Facebook


Many users offered alternative uses for the container, such as storing flour, cocoa, or dried beans.

However, the woman who initiated the discussion had a unique approach, suggesting to break the pasta in half before transferring it to the jar.

Unfortunately, her solution triggered further criticism, with one user saying: ‘Breaking spaghetti noodles in half should be illegal. You never break spaghetti in half. That’s a sin in Italy.’

Some users considered breaking the spaghetti a ‘sinful’ but practical solution, others preferred it over getting worked up about the container.

These specific storage containers are not currently available in Australia, although similar ones have been sold in the past.

Key Takeaways

  • A woman sparked an online backlash after complaining about an ALDI US container that wouldn't hold long strands of pasta.
  • The container is around 24.4cm, however, popular long pasta types are commonly 25-30 centimetres, making the container slightly too short.
  • She responded to critics by posting a picture of the packaging, which depicts long pasta being stored in the containers.
  • Many social media users suggested using the container for other storage purposes, such as flour or dried beans and critiqued the woman's solution of breaking the pasta in half.
Members, what do you think of this story? Do you have any tips on how pasta could be fitted into the containers? Share your comments in the comments below!
 
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German discount supermarket chain ALDI is beloved by budget-conscious shoppers worldwide for its low prices and Special Buys’ limited-time products at affordable prices.

However, one woman's recent experience with a ‘special buy’ container has sparked a huge debate online.


The US-based woman, who shared her frustration on a social media page, was upset as the largest container in the storage set couldn't seal with spaghetti inside.

A photo she provided along with her post showed her dilemma, with long strands of spaghetti poking out of the tall canister.

But while some would expect immediate sympathy, the woman got quite different reactions.

One user called out the woman, saying: ‘Why is it a fail? Because you are putting something that is clearly too big in them? Sounds like operator error, not ALDI.’


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The packaging clearly showed spaghetti in the food container. Image source: Facebook


Another user also wrote, ‘They didn’t advertise as spaghetti storage. No epic failure but a bummer.’

A third added, ‘How is it ALDI’s fault you put the wrong-sized pasta in containers?’

The container, standing at 24.4cm with the bamboo lid, can't accommodate beloved long pasta types like spaghetti, typically 25-30 centimetres in length.

‘Its not a stretch to assume they’d be used for pasta because typically a tall clear canister has been used for spaghetti. I certainly can understand the disappointment,’ someone else pointed out.


After much discussion, the woman responded to one commenter with a picture of the glass canister set’s packaging, which displayed the spaghetti clearly being able to fit the tallest canister.

One user backed up the woman’s claim and asked: ‘So, after seeing the box which literally shows them holding the exact same pasta quite nicely, what exactly are they advertised for?’


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One user suggested using a different pasta (left), while another shared a side-by-side comparison of a long pasta type with the container (right). Image source: Facebook


Many users offered alternative uses for the container, such as storing flour, cocoa, or dried beans.

However, the woman who initiated the discussion had a unique approach, suggesting to break the pasta in half before transferring it to the jar.

Unfortunately, her solution triggered further criticism, with one user saying: ‘Breaking spaghetti noodles in half should be illegal. You never break spaghetti in half. That’s a sin in Italy.’

Some users considered breaking the spaghetti a ‘sinful’ but practical solution, others preferred it over getting worked up about the container.

These specific storage containers are not currently available in Australia, although similar ones have been sold in the past.

Key Takeaways

  • A woman sparked an online backlash after complaining about an ALDI US container that wouldn't hold long strands of pasta.
  • The container is around 24.4cm, however, popular long pasta types are commonly 25-30 centimetres, making the container slightly too short.
  • She responded to critics by posting a picture of the packaging, which depicts long pasta being stored in the containers.
  • Many social media users suggested using the container for other storage purposes, such as flour or dried beans and critiqued the woman's solution of breaking the pasta in half.
Members, what do you think of this story? Do you have any tips on how pasta could be fitted into the containers? Share your comments in the comments below!
That earns this week’s gold medal for whining about a first world problem!
 
German discount supermarket chain ALDI is beloved by budget-conscious shoppers worldwide for its low prices and Special Buys’ limited-time products at affordable prices.

However, one woman's recent experience with a ‘special buy’ container has sparked a huge debate online.


The US-based woman, who shared her frustration on a social media page, was upset as the largest container in the storage set couldn't seal with spaghetti inside.

A photo she provided along with her post showed her dilemma, with long strands of spaghetti poking out of the tall canister.

But while some would expect immediate sympathy, the woman got quite different reactions.

One user called out the woman, saying: ‘Why is it a fail? Because you are putting something that is clearly too big in them? Sounds like operator error, not ALDI.’


View attachment 34345
The packaging clearly showed spaghetti in the food container. Image source: Facebook


Another user also wrote, ‘They didn’t advertise as spaghetti storage. No epic failure but a bummer.’

A third added, ‘How is it ALDI’s fault you put the wrong-sized pasta in containers?’

The container, standing at 24.4cm with the bamboo lid, can't accommodate beloved long pasta types like spaghetti, typically 25-30 centimetres in length.

‘Its not a stretch to assume they’d be used for pasta because typically a tall clear canister has been used for spaghetti. I certainly can understand the disappointment,’ someone else pointed out.


After much discussion, the woman responded to one commenter with a picture of the glass canister set’s packaging, which displayed the spaghetti clearly being able to fit the tallest canister.

One user backed up the woman’s claim and asked: ‘So, after seeing the box which literally shows them holding the exact same pasta quite nicely, what exactly are they advertised for?’


View attachment 34346
One user suggested using a different pasta (left), while another shared a side-by-side comparison of a long pasta type with the container (right). Image source: Facebook


Many users offered alternative uses for the container, such as storing flour, cocoa, or dried beans.

However, the woman who initiated the discussion had a unique approach, suggesting to break the pasta in half before transferring it to the jar.

Unfortunately, her solution triggered further criticism, with one user saying: ‘Breaking spaghetti noodles in half should be illegal. You never break spaghetti in half. That’s a sin in Italy.’

Some users considered breaking the spaghetti a ‘sinful’ but practical solution, others preferred it over getting worked up about the container.

These specific storage containers are not currently available in Australia, although similar ones have been sold in the past.

Key Takeaways

  • A woman sparked an online backlash after complaining about an ALDI US container that wouldn't hold long strands of pasta.
  • The container is around 24.4cm, however, popular long pasta types are commonly 25-30 centimetres, making the container slightly too short.
  • She responded to critics by posting a picture of the packaging, which depicts long pasta being stored in the containers.
  • Many social media users suggested using the container for other storage purposes, such as flour or dried beans and critiqued the woman's solution of breaking the pasta in half.
Members, what do you think of this story? Do you have any tips on how pasta could be fitted into the containers? Share your comments in the comments below!
Break the damn spaghetti in half for goodness sake! Sounds like a 1st world problem for someone with too much time on their hands!
 
German discount supermarket chain ALDI is beloved by budget-conscious shoppers worldwide for its low prices and Special Buys’ limited-time products at affordable prices.

However, one woman's recent experience with a ‘special buy’ container has sparked a huge debate online.


The US-based woman, who shared her frustration on a social media page, was upset as the largest container in the storage set couldn't seal with spaghetti inside.

A photo she provided along with her post showed her dilemma, with long strands of spaghetti poking out of the tall canister.

But while some would expect immediate sympathy, the woman got quite different reactions.

One user called out the woman, saying: ‘Why is it a fail? Because you are putting something that is clearly too big in them? Sounds like operator error, not ALDI.’


View attachment 34345
The packaging clearly showed spaghetti in the food container. Image source: Facebook


Another user also wrote, ‘They didn’t advertise as spaghetti storage. No epic failure but a bummer.’

A third added, ‘How is it ALDI’s fault you put the wrong-sized pasta in containers?’

The container, standing at 24.4cm with the bamboo lid, can't accommodate beloved long pasta types like spaghetti, typically 25-30 centimetres in length.

‘Its not a stretch to assume they’d be used for pasta because typically a tall clear canister has been used for spaghetti. I certainly can understand the disappointment,’ someone else pointed out.


After much discussion, the woman responded to one commenter with a picture of the glass canister set’s packaging, which displayed the spaghetti clearly being able to fit the tallest canister.

One user backed up the woman’s claim and asked: ‘So, after seeing the box which literally shows them holding the exact same pasta quite nicely, what exactly are they advertised for?’


View attachment 34346
One user suggested using a different pasta (left), while another shared a side-by-side comparison of a long pasta type with the container (right). Image source: Facebook


Many users offered alternative uses for the container, such as storing flour, cocoa, or dried beans.

However, the woman who initiated the discussion had a unique approach, suggesting to break the pasta in half before transferring it to the jar.

Unfortunately, her solution triggered further criticism, with one user saying: ‘Breaking spaghetti noodles in half should be illegal. You never break spaghetti in half. That’s a sin in Italy.’

Some users considered breaking the spaghetti a ‘sinful’ but practical solution, others preferred it over getting worked up about the container.

These specific storage containers are not currently available in Australia, although similar ones have been sold in the past.

Key Takeaways

  • A woman sparked an online backlash after complaining about an ALDI US container that wouldn't hold long strands of pasta.
  • The container is around 24.4cm, however, popular long pasta types are commonly 25-30 centimetres, making the container slightly too short.
  • She responded to critics by posting a picture of the packaging, which depicts long pasta being stored in the containers.
  • Many social media users suggested using the container for other storage purposes, such as flour or dried beans and critiqued the woman's solution of breaking the pasta in half.
Members, what do you think of this story? Do you have any tips on how pasta could be fitted into the containers? Share your comments in the comments below!
 
The container is something which could irritate a customer and I would certainly want to contact Aldi about it if I was inclined by the situation. I had a similar issue this past week. I wanted to contact Aldi with a simple question, not borne from irritation, just a question. I accessed their website and looked for a phone number, after about 15 minutes of searching the website I found a phone number which when used simply went to a whole list of recorded messages which did not satisfy my curiosity. I did however after more research on the internet find a phone number for Aldi telecommunications. I dialed the number and again listened to recorded messages which told me to go back to the Aldi webpage where there was to be found a form I could fill in with my question. OK, so I went back there and dutifully filled in the form which required me to provide information which I was a little uncomfortable with. I decided to comply with Aldi's request for information and filled in the form completely and truthfully as a dutiful consumer does. At the end of the form was the submit button so I pressed it. Low and behold the form could not be sent as I was supposed to "complete the information in the form" which I had done. I checked and double checked the information and it became a war between myself and this stupid form with my brand new lap top copping a slight pounding. Eventually it became clear that the Aldi website was useless in this instance. I revisited the last phone number I had and pressed option 4 (other). I got to speak with a gentleman who told me that he only sold Aldi phone systems and could not help me. OK, so I understood that and after much struggle with the gentlemans accent I asked him to transfer me to a division that could help me. I was told that he could not transfer me to any other division in Aldi as they were not connected to Aldi and had no other contact details with Aldi. Hmmm! I then asked to be connected with his manager as I accepted that he new nothing about his employers. Of course the standard answer was given that his manager was on the phone. I asked for any other manager and was put on hold until he could find someone. He came back to me after a few minutes and advised me that there was no person who could help. This is only a brief description of the whole story which had taken up almost an hour. I was disgusted with Aldi not wanting to talk with their customers. The excuse that they would need more staff is not acceptable, just look at their profits. Whilst it is probably of little consequence to Aldi I will never buy any product from them or any of their subsidiaries. I was ready to spend approx. $700.00 on that day but after a little research I found what I needed at a better price and was able to talk with a human. God help anyone who has an issue.
 
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For US purposes, the standard would be 10" (25cm) or 'family' oversized 12" (30cm) and Aldi may on stock the small size and as such have their branded 'special buys' made to their stock requirements. Plenty of pasta manufacturers would produce a product as xzy extra than their competitors for marketing purposes and the eyes are bigger than the belly consumer.
 
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The container is something which could irritate a customer and I would certainly want to contact Aldi about it if I was inclined by the situation. I had a similar issue this past week. I wanted to contact Aldi with a simple question, not borne from irritation, just a question. I accessed their website and looked for a phone number, after about 15 minutes of searching the website I found a phone number which when used simply went to a whole list of recorded messages which did not satisfy my curiosity. I did however after more research on the internet find a phone number for Aldi telecommunications. I dialed the number and again listened to recorded messages which told me to go back to the Aldi webpage where there was to be found a form I could fill in with my question. OK, so I went back there and dutifully filled in the form which required me to provide information which I was a little uncomfortable with. I decided to comply with Aldi's request for information and filled in the form completely and truthfully as a dutiful consumer does. At the end of the form was the submit button so I pressed it. Low and behold the form could not be sent as I was supposed to "complete the information in the form" which I had done. I checked and double checked the information and it became a war between myself and this stupid form with my brand new lap top copping a slight pounding. Eventually it became clear that the Aldi website was useless in this instance. I revisited the last phone number I had and pressed option 4 (other). I got to speak with a gentleman who told me that he only sold Aldi phone systems and could not help me. OK, so I understood that and after much struggle with the gentlemans accent I asked him to transfer me to a division that could help me. I was told that he could not transfer me to any other division in Aldi as they were not connected to Aldi and had no other contact details with Aldi. Hmmm! I then asked to be connected with his manager as I accepted that he new nothing about his employers. Of course the standard answer was given that his manager was on the phone. I asked for any other manager and was put on hold until he could find someone. He came back to me after a few minutes and advised me that there was no person who could help. This is only a brief description of the whole story which had taken up almost an hour. I was disgusted with Aldi not wanting to talk with their customers. The excuse that they would need more staff is not acceptable, just look at their profits. Whilst it is probably of little consequence to Aldi I will never buy any product from them or any of their subsidiaries. I was ready to spend approx. $700.00 on that day but after a little research I found what I needed at a better price and was able to talk with a human. God help anyone who has an issue.
Keeping Schtum …Sergeant Schultz says “I Know Nothing”. Loved that show haha
 
Meanwhile...on the other side of the world, there is a quasi religious conflict happening.

This woman is a whingaholic. Screams at the clouds because it might rain then yells at the blue sky because it won't rain. Typical whinging Yank! The Poms have been well and truly dethroned.
Dethroned the Poms, have you read some of the comments on this site? Australians dethroned the Poms many years ago. :)
 
German discount supermarket chain ALDI is beloved by budget-conscious shoppers worldwide for its low prices and Special Buys’ limited-time products at affordable prices.

However, one woman's recent experience with a ‘special buy’ container has sparked a huge debate online.


The US-based woman, who shared her frustration on a social media page, was upset as the largest container in the storage set couldn't seal with spaghetti inside.

A photo she provided along with her post showed her dilemma, with long strands of spaghetti poking out of the tall canister.

But while some would expect immediate sympathy, the woman got quite different reactions.

One user called out the woman, saying: ‘Why is it a fail? Because you are putting something that is clearly too big in them? Sounds like operator error, not ALDI.’


View attachment 34345
The packaging clearly showed spaghetti in the food container. Image source: Facebook


Another user also wrote, ‘They didn’t advertise as spaghetti storage. No epic failure but a bummer.’

A third added, ‘How is it ALDI’s fault you put the wrong-sized pasta in containers?’

The container, standing at 24.4cm with the bamboo lid, can't accommodate beloved long pasta types like spaghetti, typically 25-30 centimetres in length.

‘Its not a stretch to assume they’d be used for pasta because typically a tall clear canister has been used for spaghetti. I certainly can understand the disappointment,’ someone else pointed out.


After much discussion, the woman responded to one commenter with a picture of the glass canister set’s packaging, which displayed the spaghetti clearly being able to fit the tallest canister.

One user backed up the woman’s claim and asked: ‘So, after seeing the box which literally shows them holding the exact same pasta quite nicely, what exactly are they advertised for?’


View attachment 34346
One user suggested using a different pasta (left), while another shared a side-by-side comparison of a long pasta type with the container (right). Image source: Facebook


Many users offered alternative uses for the container, such as storing flour, cocoa, or dried beans.

However, the woman who initiated the discussion had a unique approach, suggesting to break the pasta in half before transferring it to the jar.

Unfortunately, her solution triggered further criticism, with one user saying: ‘Breaking spaghetti noodles in half should be illegal. You never break spaghetti in half. That’s a sin in Italy.’

Some users considered breaking the spaghetti a ‘sinful’ but practical solution, others preferred it over getting worked up about the container.

These specific storage containers are not currently available in Australia, although similar ones have been sold in the past.

Key Takeaways

  • A woman sparked an online backlash after complaining about an ALDI US container that wouldn't hold long strands of pasta.
  • The container is around 24.4cm, however, popular long pasta types are commonly 25-30 centimetres, making the container slightly too short.
  • She responded to critics by posting a picture of the packaging, which depicts long pasta being stored in the containers.
  • Many social media users suggested using the container for other storage purposes, such as flour or dried beans and critiqued the woman's solution of breaking the pasta in half.
Members, what do you think of this story? Do you have any tips on how pasta could be fitted into the containers? Share your comments in the comments below!
Should have gone to the pasta shelf, grabbed a packet of the pasta and measured it against the container. Some pasta does come in different sizes.
 

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