DVD-R blanks - problems

I bought a pack of 50 hp DVD-R disks and it seems there are a few bad ones. Some don't register in my DVD burner (DVD/VCR Combo) or in my HP TouchSmart...I will get a message stating disk cannot be read. I am positive the disks are unused. What can I do about the bad ones? Probably 1 out of every 5 is bad.
Thank you!!

Hi,
Well, throw them away and next time do not buy that brand. Which brad is that ?
Regards.
BH
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