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Costco's Combo Calzone Faces Backlash Over Taste and Shape

10/4/2025

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Story summary

Costco replaced the Combo Pizza with a Combo Calzone, triggering backlash over taste and appearance.
Some call the calzone 'awful' and liken its shape to 'deep fried half turtle shells'.
The Combo Calzone costs $6.99 and includes pepperoni, sausage, and vegetables.
Costco discontinued the Combo Pizza in 2020 during the pandemic.
The $1.50 Hot Dog with Soda remains unchanged.

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Story summary

Costco replaced the Combo Pizza with a Combo Calzone, triggering backlash over taste and appearance.
Some call the calzone 'awful' and liken its shape to 'deep fried half turtle shells'.
The Combo Calzone costs $6.99 and includes pepperoni, sausage, and vegetables.
Costco discontinued the Combo Pizza in 2020 during the pandemic.
The $1.50 Hot Dog with Soda remains unchanged.