Thank you for sharing your feedback about our 40-pound packages of Tidy Cats Multi-Cat Clear Springs Clumping Cat Litter. We're sorry that you've had this problem. Please know that we’re constantly working to improve our packaging. We’ll be sure to pass along your feedback to our Tidy Cats packaging team for review. We hope you’ll remain a loyal Purina consumer while we continue to work on optimizing our various packaging styles. Please feel free to contact us by following this link: https://www.purina.com/contact-us, so we can learn more about your experience with our products and best assist you. We're always here to help. - The Tidy Cats Team