Maruchan Instant Noodles ZikG / Shutterstock | @UberFacts / Twitter.com
Every company aims to sell us the best product they possibly can, which is why so much thought goes into packaging. As consumers we make snap judgements on which items look the most appealing, but that doesn’t always mean we get exactly the same as the picture on the box.
Sometimes, the actual product looks nothing like what we were expecting. Whether it’s a manufacturing error or a questionable size difference in drinks at McDonald’s, some companies have a lot to answer for when it comes to delivering the goods.

1. Campbell’s Tomato Soup

Product Price: $0.98*
Purchased at: Walmart
Made by: Campbell’s
When it comes to soup, there are few companies out there that are quite as well known as Campbell’s. The brand has been operating for an astonishing 151 years, but despite their longevity, they’re still prone to mistakes just like everyone else.

Campbell’s Tomato Soup ©hockeychick96 / Imgir.com
A few years ago an error saw some Campbell’s tomato soup cans roll out that were the same size – with different labels on. Some had “30% bigger” on the top while others claimed to be “40% bigger.” Which one was telling the truth? It’s a mystery for the ages.

2. Rowe’s Falafel

Product Price: $3.77*
Purchased at: Rowe’s Cornish Bakehouse
Made by: Rowe’s
How many of us have ventured into a store to grab something quick for lunch, only to be lured in by its fancy packaging? They say never judge a book by its cover, but what about judging a wrap by its well-placed label?

Rowe’s Falafel ©Qander / Imgur.com
Rowe’s is a British Cornish bakery found in Penryn, Falmouth, but before you find yourself ditching Walmart and taking a hop across the ocean for lunch, think again. You could end up with a deceptively small falafel wrap that isn’t cheap. At £2.90 ($3.77) a pop, you may want a little more bang for your buck.

3. Krakowski Kredens Chocolate Cranberry Bar

Product Price: $4-$5*
Purchased at: Krakowski Kredens, Krakow
Made by: Krakowski Kredens
Chocolate is a universal language that sweet lovers everywhere understand. Multiple brands across the world pride themselves on making high quality cocoa products, including Krakow’s Krakowski Kredens. The luxury store offers a selection of different chocolate variations, including a Chocolate Cranberry Bar.

Krakowski Kredens Chocolate Cranberry Bar @MrWasap_com
The only problem is, they have been known to scrimp on the cranberries. One disgruntled customer found that their bar didn’t exactly have an even mix. The company still continues to operate so perhaps it was just a blip. This is something you’d expect to find in the discount section at Kroger, not at an exclusive chocolatier.

4. Arby’s Fries (Large Vs. Medium)

Product Price: $1.69-”1.99*
Purchased at: Arby’s
Made by: Inspire Brands
Arby’s has been around since 1964. Although the sandwich shop may not have the same fame as Subway, it’s still a pretty big deal as a company that operates in several territories, including Canada, Turkey, Kuwait and even South Korea.

Arby’s Fries (Large Vs. Medium) ©ThePocho361 / Imgur.com
Given all that experience, it makes this packaging mishap all the more unfortunate. One eagle-eyed consumer noticed that really, the only difference between a large order of fries and a medium one is the packaging. A medium order costs $1.69, while you can buy a large for $1.99 – but are you just paying for more cardboard? Maybe it’s safer to take a trip to McDonald’s instead.

5. Fit & Active Turkey & Broccoli Sandwiches

Product Price: $2*
Purchased at: Aldi
Made by: Aldi
It’s only natural that big companies want to make their products look as appealing as possible, but we’ve come to expect more from stores like Aldi. After all, the German supermarket has taken Europe by storm and is fast conquering America, too. The products are usually great – but you may want to give their Fit & Active range a miss.

Fit & Active Turkey & Broccoli Sandwiches ©snakeoil-huckster / Reddit.com
It’s possible this could just be a blip, but this Turkey & Broccoli low-cal sandwich certainly doesn’t look like it does on the packaging. You could be better off buying a loaf of bread and some turkey slices from Walmart.

6. McDonald’s Folded Burrito

Product Price: $1.29*
Purchased at: McDonald’s
Made by: McDonald’s
Running by McDonald’s is a sure-fire way to get something quick that won’t break the bank. The company has built a solid reputation on their fast food, helping them amass a value of $171 billion. That doesn’t always mean everything is as it should be, though.

McDonald’s Folded Burrito ©Teelo888 / Reddit.com
Their folded burritos might only cost around $1.29, but are they really as appealing as they look on the menu? In some cases the answer might be yes, but this customer got less than what they bargained for when they dug into their bargain meal. It’s not the ideal look for McDonald’s.

7. Chock Full o’Nuts Coffee

Product Price: $8.24*
Purchased at: Walmart
Made by: Keurig Green Mountain Inc
When coming up with a name for a brand, it’s important to really tie a link to what it’s about and what you’re offering. At least, that’s what most companies do. Chock Full o’Nuts Coffee sounds like it might be a truly delightful nutty blend that’s “smooth and full-bodied” according to the website.

Chock Full o’Nuts Coffee ©shrugalicious / Reddit.com
However, consumers are often more than a little confused when they see the huge lettering on the can that reads, “No Nuts! 100% Pure Coffee.” If there’s a special meaning to the name then it’s lost on the majority of us, rendering this product completely misleading and more than a little bit confusing, which is probably why it’s available mainly on Amazon as opposed to retail stocks.

8. Fast Food Soft Serve Ice Cream Cone

Product Price: $1-$2*
Purchased at: Unknown
Made by: Unknown
Going for ice cream is a time honored tradition that brightens up anyone’s day – but imagine getting down to it and realizing you’ve been shafted. Every ice cream seller worth their salt knows that it’s important to scoop and push down into the cone… So perhaps this seller missed the memo.

Fast Food Soft Serve Ice Cream Cone ©intermedia.ge
We don’t know where this cone hails from which is all the more worrying. We’d like to think that the good folks at Berkshire Hathaway’s Dairy Queen wouldn’t do us dirty like that. The sad fact is, this kind of daylight robbery could be happening all over the world. We just don’t know it.

9. Coles Seedless Watermelon

Product Price: $3.32*
Purchased at: Coles
Made by: Coles Group
Australian supermarket chain Coles operates in the Land Down Under, employing over 100,000 people across its multiple locations. That being said, it’s an industry titan with over $21 billion in assets as of 2018. That’s plenty of money to hire someone to make sure your seedless watermelon is actually seedless… Isn’t it?

Coles Seedless Watermelon ©SpicyFlamingCinnamonRollTigerBearOfRage / Imgur.com
Alas, Coles was caught out by the irony of packaging when its supposedly seedless product was quite obviously the opposite. It’s not clear what happened, but it certainly wasn’t a great look for the supermarket chain. The company shouldn’t be all that embarrassed. It happens to the best of them, from Target to Kroger.

10. Quorn Meat Free Mini Sausage Rolls

Product Price: $2.60*
Purchased at: Walmart
Made by: Monde Nissin
Veganism and vegetarianism has been steadily on the rise for the past few years. In fact, the vegan food market alone is worth over $13 billion dollars. Companies like Monde Nissin’s Quorn certainly know how to cater to non-meat eaters, but that doesn’t mean they always get it right.

Quorn Meat Free Mini Sausage Rolls ©AahSenorBlinky / Imgur.com
Back in 2017 the company faced an uproar over their wording on packs of their Meat Free Sausage Rolls. While the pack claimed to contain 12, small print lower down says that’s only the case when each sausage roll is cut into four. We’ll let you decide if that’s fair next time you take a trip to Kroger.