A man who purchased a large box of frozen beef patties from Walmart has posted a video showing the product appeared to be gray and freezer-burned. The TikTok creator, who uses the handle @dabaker32, shared his experience with the Great Value brand burgers in a video that has sparked discussion about meat quality and store returns.
In the video, the man stated he bought the box of 32 burgers from Walmart to increase his protein intake. He said he purchased them the day before and, upon getting hungry, opened the box to find the patties “incredibly gray.” He showed a single patty to the camera, which appeared to be covered in a layer of frost. “This is like completely and utterly freezer burnt,” he claimed in the video. “They’re all like that.”
The man then outlined his plan to attempt a return. He explained that he did not have the purchase receipt, saying he had chosen not to take it during a self-checkout transaction. He described leaving the receipt in the machine, intending to tell the receipt-checking employee it was there if asked. He noted that the employee did not check his receipt that day, which now complicated his ability to return the defective product. “Well, here’s nothing. Let’s see if they take it back,” he said in the clip.
Walmart’s Great Value product and the creator’s return attempt
The video description provides further detail about the scene. It states the video opened with a close-up of the Great Value Beef Burgers box on a kitchen counter. The man in the video, wearing a black t-shirt and backward baseball cap, pointed to the box and explained his purchase. He then opened the box to reveal a plastic bag of individually separated frozen patties.
According to the video’s description, the man pulled out one patty to show the camera. It was described as “a pale, grayish-brown color” and “covered in a layer of frost.” The man in the video stated that all the patties in the box appeared to be in the same condition. He concluded by saying he would try to return them and encouraged viewers to follow for more “hidden gem” videos.
The video’s caption included the hashtags “#Walmart” and “#fortmyersflorida,” suggesting the purchase was made at a Walmart location in Fort Myers, Florida. The creator’s account name is listed as Michael DaBaker.
Viewers react to the freezer-burned burgers in the comments
The comment section on the video featured a range of reactions from viewers. Several comments questioned the decision to purchase meat from Walmart. One user wrote, “Why would you buy meat at walmart?” Another comment stated, “your mistake is buying any kind meat from Walmart.”
Some commenters offered explanations for the burgers’ appearance. One person commented, “They are pre cooked 😅 some burger come like this.” Another suggested the sticker on the bottom of the box was a warning sign, writing, “Never buy ones with that sticker on the bottom means they been stored in the back room for who knows how long.”
Other comments were more direct. One user claimed, “Brother that’s horse meat.” In contrast, another comment defended the product, stating, “These burgers are delicious.” The creator, @dabaker32, did not appear to reply to the comments in the provided material.
The video focused on the creator’s personal experience with a specific product from a specific store. It did not provide information about Walmart’s general meat quality or return policies. The creator ended the video by encouraging viewers to visit Mammoth Spring, calling it “an experience.”
