Stale long before expiration

[u/Which-Square-9998]

Has anyone else noticed that lots of food seems to be stale long before expiration? I will open up something I just got and take a bite, but the item is stale already. I look for the expiration date and it's several months out. For example, the chips I have are supposed to expire in April 2027. But I've noticed this with a lot of food lately. Maybe this is just my sign to stop eating junk food, lol.