Once opened, store-bought pickles should be tightly sealed and stored in the refrigerator, with the pickles fully submerged ...

Jars of Claussen pickles sit on a refrigerated shelf at a supermarket in Massachusetts. (Michael Bartiromo/Nexstar) There are some notable exceptions, of course.

Jars of Claussen pickles sit on a refrigerated shelf at a supermarket in Massachusetts. (Source: Michael Bartiromo/Nexstar) There are some notable exceptions, of course.

If you’re holding a jar of Vlasic, Claussen or Mt. Olive pickles, chances are it’s missing the word “pickle” on the front. Quick, run over to your fridge and grab a jar of pickles.

If you’re holding a jar of Vlasic, Claussen or Mt. Olive pickles, chances are it’s missing the word “pickle” on the front. Quick, run over to your fridge and grab a jar of pickles.

Jars of Claussen pickles sit on a refrigerated shelf at a supermarket in Massachusetts. (Michael Bartiromo/Nexstar) There are some notable exceptions, of course.

If you’re holding a jar of Vlasic, Claussen or Mt. Olive pickles, chances are it’s missing the word “pickle” on the front. Quick, run over to your fridge and grab a jar of pickles.

Jars of Claussen pickles sit on a refrigerated shelf at a supermarket in Massachusetts. (Michael Bartiromo/Nexstar) There are some notable exceptions, of course.

In any case, many consumers on social media find it odd that a pickling company would omit “pickles” from its pickle jars. Some competitors seem to feel the same way, too.