Larabar Fruit and Nut Bar, Cocoa Coconut Chew, 16 ct

I've been eating Larabars daily for over 10 years, probably more like 15. Years ago after they discontinued my favorite flavor I switched to the Mint Chip Brownie. Beginning last March 2023 I started getting boxes that tasted funny - like there was glue or some chemical added. I tossed them thinking maybe they weren't stored properly or there was a manufacturing problem. Larabar did not respond when I tried contacting them. For the last 6 months I will sometimes get a "good" box - meaning it tastes how it always has, but more often than not I get a "bad" box. To me it is a striking difference, like I have to spit out the bad ones I think they taste so horrible. And they leave a foul aftertaste. I tried purchasing boxes at my local store and have had the same experience. For awhile I tried to buy extra from Amazon when I would get good boxes to see if I could get more of the same batch with the same expiration dates. But I am now more likely to get bad boxes and am giving up. Larabar never responded to multiple inquiries I sent on their online forms. I finally called this last week. Not surprisingly, customer service is now overseas. I had called in the past when they discontinued my favorite bar, and it was someone who actually worked for Larabar. But, Larabar has been sold to General Mills, so I guess that means, goodbye quality product and goodbye getting any answers. Now, the customer service rep I spoke to was kind and I could understand him, but it's not someone who works for Larabar anymore. It is outsourced customer service. So, I couldn't find out what change had happened with the bars. They don't know anything. I will try some of their other flavors, but not having high hopes. Do not expect the same flavor or quality from Larabar anymore. They aren't in charge anymore. General Mills is.