Wild Planet Wild Sardines in Marinara Sauce, 4.4 Ounce

This was a longtime favorite product. I go through 5 cases per month (I order 4 and supplement from a nearby store in between orders), and I've been getting them from Amazon for close to 5 years. I tested and compared over the last 2 months: the ones I order from Amazon are now flavorless and taste more like dry tuna fish. The fish are sticking to the bottoms of the cans and leaving a lot of residue, as though the cans had gone through many temperature changes, and all the boxes the last 2-3 months appear to have been very damp or possibly submerged and dried out. For the first time, they are hard to pry open and I have to use heavy -duty scissors. It is curious because the product can had changed early this year, and I received the new labeling on the can once. Since that first order of the new, I seem to be receiving the left-left-leftovers with the old packaging. ****The same product at my local market is delicious as ever.**** I'm changing my orders to the Lemon in hopes the quality is still what I've come to expect of this product. I do enjoy the convenience of the delivery, but something is not right with the product.

Sold in 2019, Canned in 2016! I've been buying these for years. When I saw them go on sale, I grabbed some more. When I opened the first can, I could immediately tell why these were on "sale". Wild Planet must have taken back a bunch of 3 year old stock back from brick and mortars that couldn't sell them, and decided to push the old stock on the faithful amazon customers that granted them the notoriety they currently experience in the Sardine world. This last batch is really off putting. Looks like rusty oil, tastes not nearly as good as the last few years, and will expire soon. Not impressed with Wild Planet and this move... These are anything but fresh... It's one thing if I purchase recently packed sardines, and store them in my pantry for 3 years while I eat them,, that's on me. It's another when I expect to purchase freshly packed seafood, and receive something packed while Obama was sleeping in the White House.. Shame on you Wild Planet.

what happened? I purchased these several months ago...and they were wonderful. The sardines were sleek and firm and easily removed from the can. So I ordered a case this time :( They were mushy and difficult to scrape out of the can. Bummers.....guess I'll go back to the grocers.

The best I've had so far! I haven't found another brand to match Wild Planet's quality and sustainable practices. I eat a can of these almost everyday, sometimes two cans at one sitting.Wild Planet's sardines do not have a bad fishy taste or smell; less than most canned tuna in my opinion. I've tried a cheap brand of sardines ($1 per can from the local retail giant) and they were horrible! I've also had more expensive imported brands of sardines and I still prefer Wild Planet. If you are reluctantly trying sardines for the first time, start with Wild Planet. If you have trouble getting Wild Planet's down, chances are that you will like another brand even less. Most people I know, have trouble eating sardines because of the appearance. It doesn't bother me and I prefer sardines over tuna. Also, sardines (and other small fish such as anchovies and herring) are much safer than tuna when it comes to mercury contamination.I've tried several different sardine recipes, though I still prefer these plain, right out of the can, with a little unbleached sea salt. I ordered two cases (12 cans per case) of Wild Planet sardines a month ago and I am placing an order for another two cases today. Before ordering a case of these, pick up a can from your local grocery store and give them a try. Wild Planet Wild Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lightly Smoked, 4.375 Ounce Tin (Pack of 12)

I wasn't initially sure about Wild Planet products as I always used to get Chicken of the Sea. One of my friends pushed me to try WIld Planet because it was more healthy and apparently better for the fish population. Although I can't speak on that, what I can say is this is the best canned sardine I've had in my life! The Sardines are smoked which gives them this flavor that no other brand has. After buying this case, im never going back to Chicken of the Sea.

I purchased a number of cans of this exact version of this product from two different grocery stores. The contents of each can was excellent. Since this this a quick and easy source of protein I purchased a case from Amazon. I had the first can this morning and it was terrible. It tasted like the smell of old fish. It has also given me an acidic taste that I cant get rid of and an acidic feeling in my stomach. Very strange. The use by date on can was 01 06 21. I assume the 21 is the year. After tasting that first can I will contact the company to be sure about how to read their use by date. I am not at all anxious to test the remaining 11 cans in the case. But I will since I added the product to my subscribe and save. If even one of the 11 tastes like the first can I will definately cancel my subscribe and save.

This is coming from someone who hates sardines! I decided to purchase these after being told they would be good for my joints ( I'm a powerlifter) due to the high amounts of omega 3s they contain. First off I LOVE the quality! They are wild caught, sustainable and they DONT replace they fish oil with water which defeats the whole purpose! Also they taste like smoke salmon not a bucket of salt water like my past experiences! All i do is add some avocado on top and I'm good! This brand is truly great quality and I will continue to buy these!

I have an avocado sardine toast recipe that I call my "power lunch" - it really does last all day and I don't get hungry in the middle of the day. These sardines are tasty and I like how they are combined with olive oil to pack even more nutritional punch. Love having a shelf stable protein option.

It is produced a decade ago but still within canned product shelf life, so still good. I will buy more.

Best tasting sardines ever! They are bigger than usual, definitely the most tasty, but you PAY for it!

1 can of sardines for 40 dollars. I expected to get a box and got 1 can. Wouldn't recommend.

Was under the impression I was placing an order for a case. Receiving only 1 tin for $41 is disappointing to say the least.

Good but not the best.