I've used six bags (out of 38) and each one ripped at the top when I opened them. The pink strip just rips right down the center. Even if I open slowly. What a waste of bags!! I don't buy other brands because they don't usually seal as easily. Now I'm stuck with these not "easy open tabs" - but very easy ripping tabs.

I hate the new Ziploc Easy Open bags for all the reasons others have mentioned. They are hard to close, the top portion of the bag rips almost every time I open them, and they are just garbage!!! I've been a faithful Ziploc purchaser for years. I use a lot! These new bags just feel of inferior quality. I'm a teacher and I use the bags for students to take home a book every day in, and I've been through twice as many bags this year because they keep splitting open on the sides and the kids loose their books. More money on Ziplocs means I have less money to spend on other important things for my classroom. Please go back to the old bags or I will be looking for another brand!

I use the gallon (larger sizes too) ziplock bags to store my knitted projects to prevent them from being snagged during storage, accidental spills while traveling. Have used them to carry works in process and the bags hold up to the challenge. Of course they are great for storing food or any other item you choose.

Purchased for food storage. But I use for everyday household storage. Tools, schoolsupplies, small toys. Perfect for storing open bagged and boxed snack cakes and cookies. Items stay fresher longer stored in Ziplovk bags rather then using the peel and resale capability available on item package.

I'm a pretty loyal Ziploc customer but these new "easy open tabs" seem to be super-glued shut (I'm exaggerating). When I grab a new bag and try to open it (with the same strength/force as the "old design" bags) it doesn't open and I end up unintentionally ripping the tab off ala the Incredible Hulk. It's infuriating. Please fix this.

I really like the new design with the added lip/tab on the bag easy to open and close - best zip out there. Easy to see when sealed correctly & zip and keeps air out. I reuse several times without it ripping or tearing, very strong plastic. Ziploc has the best zip lock out there.

P0290604E1416 (lot#) Very disappointed. Can only be use one time and red (small) strip tears. Unable to use again. 52 storage gallon bags wasted. How do we go about getting money back . Can not even give it a 1 rating. The freezer bags are great but I don't want to use them for everything.

Ziploc bags are a great alternative to Tupperware. You must work your product for easier filling and labeling. Look to expanding to gift bags and prestenciled bags with names like meat, veggies, etc. imagine Xmas wrapping with a zip for those hard to wrap items.

I've been using these newer style bags (gallon and quart) for a while and I am seeing a problem with the new style flap for opening the bag. It seems the lower side flap peels away form the bag from time to time. This occurs on the Gallon size and the Quart size. When the flap peels away it is very difficult to open the open the bag. When this happens I have to transfer the contents to a new bag. Not very cost effective. This could be an R & D problem. a design problem or an intentional design flaw to force the consumer to replenish their bag for frequently.

I use this gallon storage bags to put large amounts of food into the refrigerator. For instance, leftover pizza from the box. Also, in the case where you have an open container of sugar, you can transfer the remaining to the ziploc for safe, secure storage!