When dropping into Woolworths for some grocery shopping, many are on the lookout for a good deal.

However, one NSW shopper recently stumbled upon a detail that left them ‘dry retching’, sparking an intense debate.

The shopper was surprised to find an ‘unhygienic’ display at their local Woolworths: they found chilled pet food next to meat for human consumption in the store.

This led the shopper to voice their dismay on social media.

In a photograph shared by the Woolies shopper, it showed that three shelves of pet products were placed next to the store’s pork range, which included roasts and ham.

A Woolworths shopper shared a Facebook photo of pet food alongside pork cuts in their local store's meat section. Image source: Facebook

In the post, the shopper said they would not return to that particular Woolworths in the future.

‘Since when is Woolworths Bonnyrigg—or any supermarket—allowed to put animal meat next to the meat we eat?’ they wrote on social media.

‘This is so just dry retching, unhygienic. I will never go back. I just can’t.’

One user agreed, adding: ‘That’s disgusting.’

However, while the discovery left some people stunned, it appears that others remained unfazed.

Many saw no issue with placing pet food and human meat together in the same display.

‘It’s all wrapped/sealed, so it can’t get contaminated,’ one said. ‘Butchers have dog bones, mince in the same section as other meat. There’s no issue.’

Another added: ‘It is the same as people who buy this for their pet and keep it home in their own fridge. It’s securely packaged, so it’s not that bad.’

A third wrote: ‘Meat all comes from the same place. Some parts are for human consumption, some for pets, the rest goes to use in other products.’

One more responded: ‘I am sure you can eat either, it won’t kill you.’

Another said: ‘It’s no big deal as far as I’m concerned.’

Meanwhile, the shopper who posted the photo insisted that they were right. ‘You’re missing the point—-it’s unhygienic and not allowed,’ they wrote.

The shopper found it unhygienic and disgusting to see both meat sections stored adjacent to each other. Image source: Facebook

Responding to one critic’s claim that pet food can be eaten by humans, they added: ‘It’s dead animals and carcasses—if you are a cannibal maybe. It’s made up of so many parasitic leftover parts of the animal.’

It is understood that most Woolworths stores have a dedicated chilled pet food section within the pet food aisle, separate from human food.

It is also believed that only a few stores, like Woolworths Bonnyrigg, combine chilled pet food and human food due to space limitations.

Chilled pet food is clearly labelled as ‘Pet food only’ or ‘Not for human consumption’ in stores.

It is also understood that Woolworths' in-store teams regularly check and organise products to prevent any mix-ups and ensure customer satisfaction.

All pet food and human meat in these chilled areas are securely wrapped, minimising the risk of cross-contamination.

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths shopper stirred a debate after finding pet food and meat for human consumption placed in the same refrigerated display.
• Some voiced concerns over hygiene, while others defended the practice, stating the products were sealed to prevent cross-contamination.
• The original poster insisted the arrangement was unhygienic and not acceptable.
• Most Woolworths stores have a separate chilled pet food section, but due to space and store configurations, some stores have a shared refrigerated area. The products are clearly labelled separately, and all food items are tightly sealed to avoid cross-contamination.

Members, please share your thoughts in the comments: Should the pet food section be separate from the human consumption meat section?

 

[oofie]

This made me laugh. Back in my mothers/grandmothers days these ‘dog food’ meats were consumed by humans as cheap cuts they could afford. You never know, one day food prices might (if they haven’t already) risen so much, people might only be able to afford these off cuts.

 

[Shane/#]

When dropping into Woolworths for some grocery shopping, many are on the lookout for a good deal.

However, one NSW shopper recently stumbled upon a detail that left them ‘dry retching’, sparking an intense debate.

The shopper was surprised to find an ‘unhygienic’ display at their local Woolworths: they found chilled pet food next to meat for human consumption in the store.

This led the shopper to voice their dismay on social media.

In a photograph shared by the Woolies shopper, it showed that three shelves of pet products were placed next to the store’s pork range, which included roasts and ham.

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A Woolworths shopper shared a Facebook photo of pet food alongside pork cuts in their local store's meat section. Image source: Facebook

In the post, the shopper said they would not return to that particular Woolworths in the future.

‘Since when is Woolworths Bonnyrigg—or any supermarket—allowed to put animal meat next to the meat we eat?’ they wrote on social media.

‘This is so just dry retching, unhygienic. I will never go back. I just can’t.’

One user agreed, adding: ‘That’s disgusting.’

However, while the discovery left some people stunned, it appears that others remained unfazed.

Many saw no issue with placing pet food and human meat together in the same display.

‘It’s all wrapped/sealed, so it can’t get contaminated,’ one said. ‘Butchers have dog bones, mince in the same section as other meat. There’s no issue.’

Another added: ‘It is the same as people who buy this for their pet and keep it home in their own fridge. It’s securely packaged, so it’s not that bad.’

A third wrote: ‘Meat all comes from the same place. Some parts are for human consumption, some for pets, the rest goes to use in other products.’

One more responded: ‘I am sure you can eat either, it won’t kill you.’

Another said: ‘It’s no big deal as far as I’m concerned.’

Meanwhile, the shopper who posted the photo insisted that they were right. ‘You’re missing the point—-it’s unhygienic and not allowed,’ they wrote.

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The shopper found it unhygienic and disgusting to see both meat sections stored adjacent to each other. Image source: Facebook

Responding to one critic’s claim that pet food can be eaten by humans, they added: ‘It’s dead animals and carcasses—if you are a cannibal maybe. It’s made up of so many parasitic leftover parts of the animal.’

It is understood that most Woolworths stores have a dedicated chilled pet food section within the pet food aisle, separate from human food.

It is also believed that only a few stores, like Woolworths Bonnyrigg, combine chilled pet food and human food due to space limitations.

Chilled pet food is clearly labelled as ‘Pet food only’ or ‘Not for human consumption’ in stores.

It is also understood that Woolworths' in-store teams regularly check and organise products to prevent any mix-ups and ensure customer satisfaction.

All pet food and human meat in these chilled areas are securely wrapped, minimising the risk of cross-contamination.

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths shopper stirred a debate after finding pet food and meat for human consumption placed in the same refrigerated display.
• Some voiced concerns over hygiene, while others defended the practice, stating the products were sealed to prevent cross-contamination.
• The original poster insisted the arrangement was unhygienic and not acceptable.
• Most Woolworths stores have a separate chilled pet food section, but due to space and store configurations, some stores have a shared refrigerated area. The products are clearly labelled separately, and all food items are tightly sealed to avoid cross-contamination.

Members, please share your thoughts in the comments: Should the pet food section be separate from the human consumption meat section?

Obviously having a KAREN moment get over it I suppose, lamb's fry,beef tongue , kidneys, tripe etc would make her stomach churn all edible

 

[Babbie]

This made me laugh. Back in my mothers/grandmothers days these ‘dog food’ meats were consumed by humans as cheap cuts they could afford. You never know, one day food prices might (if they haven’t already) risen so much, people might only be able to afford these off cuts.

Yes, I remember those days well. First world nonsense again.

 

[kerrikennel]

Does the op realise that back in the day, ALL animal parts were eaten routinely by humans. Nothing was wasted. In many parts of the world these parts are eaten by people today. Most raw pet foods sold today are equal to the human equivalent.

 

[Susan hunt]

I don't see the problem it's in the fridge all sealed and hygienic, ohhhh my goodness whoever is complaining get a life nothing better to do than whinge. I am very sure Woolworths supermarket wouldn't do anything to harm anyone. I'm sure they got approval before changing things just make sure you read the labels before buying.

 

[CristinaV]

When dropping into Woolworths for some grocery shopping, many are on the lookout for a good deal.

However, one NSW shopper recently stumbled upon a detail that left them ‘dry retching’, sparking an intense debate.

The shopper was surprised to find an ‘unhygienic’ display at their local Woolworths: they found chilled pet food next to meat for human consumption in the store.

This led the shopper to voice their dismay on social media.

In a photograph shared by the Woolies shopper, it showed that three shelves of pet products were placed next to the store’s pork range, which included roasts and ham.

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A Woolworths shopper shared a Facebook photo of pet food alongside pork cuts in their local store's meat section. Image source: Facebook

In the post, the shopper said they would not return to that particular Woolworths in the future.

‘Since when is Woolworths Bonnyrigg—or any supermarket—allowed to put animal meat next to the meat we eat?’ they wrote on social media.

‘This is so just dry retching, unhygienic. I will never go back. I just can’t.’

One user agreed, adding: ‘That’s disgusting.’

However, while the discovery left some people stunned, it appears that others remained unfazed.

Many saw no issue with placing pet food and human meat together in the same display.

‘It’s all wrapped/sealed, so it can’t get contaminated,’ one said. ‘Butchers have dog bones, mince in the same section as other meat. There’s no issue.’

Another added: ‘It is the same as people who buy this for their pet and keep it home in their own fridge. It’s securely packaged, so it’s not that bad.’

A third wrote: ‘Meat all comes from the same place. Some parts are for human consumption, some for pets, the rest goes to use in other products.’

One more responded: ‘I am sure you can eat either, it won’t kill you.’

Another said: ‘It’s no big deal as far as I’m concerned.’

Meanwhile, the shopper who posted the photo insisted that they were right. ‘You’re missing the point—-it’s unhygienic and not allowed,’ they wrote.

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The shopper found it unhygienic and disgusting to see both meat sections stored adjacent to each other. Image source: Facebook

Responding to one critic’s claim that pet food can be eaten by humans, they added: ‘It’s dead animals and carcasses—if you are a cannibal maybe. It’s made up of so many parasitic leftover parts of the animal.’

It is understood that most Woolworths stores have a dedicated chilled pet food section within the pet food aisle, separate from human food.

It is also believed that only a few stores, like Woolworths Bonnyrigg, combine chilled pet food and human food due to space limitations.

Chilled pet food is clearly labelled as ‘Pet food only’ or ‘Not for human consumption’ in stores.

It is also understood that Woolworths' in-store teams regularly check and organise products to prevent any mix-ups and ensure customer satisfaction.

All pet food and human meat in these chilled areas are securely wrapped, minimising the risk of cross-contamination.

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths shopper stirred a debate after finding pet food and meat for human consumption placed in the same refrigerated display.
• Some voiced concerns over hygiene, while others defended the practice, stating the products were sealed to prevent cross-contamination.
• The original poster insisted the arrangement was unhygienic and not acceptable.
• Most Woolworths stores have a separate chilled pet food section, but due to space and store configurations, some stores have a shared refrigerated area. The products are clearly labelled separately, and all food items are tightly sealed to avoid cross-contamination.

Members, please share your thoughts in the comments: Should the pet food section be separate from the human consumption meat section?

I'm always amazed at what upsets people. Such triviality!
Is the pet food rotten? I think not. It would not be displayed whether with "human consumption" food or by itself.
Again....reality check people.

 

[Baz1960]

When dropping into Woolworths for some grocery shopping, many are on the lookout for a good deal.

However, one NSW shopper recently stumbled upon a detail that left them ‘dry retching’, sparking an intense debate.

The shopper was surprised to find an ‘unhygienic’ display at their local Woolworths: they found chilled pet food next to meat for human consumption in the store.

This led the shopper to voice their dismay on social media.

In a photograph shared by the Woolies shopper, it showed that three shelves of pet products were placed next to the store’s pork range, which included roasts and ham.

View attachment 32410

A Woolworths shopper shared a Facebook photo of pet food alongside pork cuts in their local store's meat section. Image source: Facebook

In the post, the shopper said they would not return to that particular Woolworths in the future.

‘Since when is Woolworths Bonnyrigg—or any supermarket—allowed to put animal meat next to the meat we eat?’ they wrote on social media.

‘This is so just dry retching, unhygienic. I will never go back. I just can’t.’

One user agreed, adding: ‘That’s disgusting.’

However, while the discovery left some people stunned, it appears that others remained unfazed.

Many saw no issue with placing pet food and human meat together in the same display.

‘It’s all wrapped/sealed, so it can’t get contaminated,’ one said. ‘Butchers have dog bones, mince in the same section as other meat. There’s no issue.’

Another added: ‘It is the same as people who buy this for their pet and keep it home in their own fridge. It’s securely packaged, so it’s not that bad.’

A third wrote: ‘Meat all comes from the same place. Some parts are for human consumption, some for pets, the rest goes to use in other products.’

One more responded: ‘I am sure you can eat either, it won’t kill you.’

Another said: ‘It’s no big deal as far as I’m concerned.’

Meanwhile, the shopper who posted the photo insisted that they were right. ‘You’re missing the point—-it’s unhygienic and not allowed,’ they wrote.

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The shopper found it unhygienic and disgusting to see both meat sections stored adjacent to each other. Image source: Facebook

Responding to one critic’s claim that pet food can be eaten by humans, they added: ‘It’s dead animals and carcasses—if you are a cannibal maybe. It’s made up of so many parasitic leftover parts of the animal.’

It is understood that most Woolworths stores have a dedicated chilled pet food section within the pet food aisle, separate from human food.

It is also believed that only a few stores, like Woolworths Bonnyrigg, combine chilled pet food and human food due to space limitations.

Chilled pet food is clearly labelled as ‘Pet food only’ or ‘Not for human consumption’ in stores.

It is also understood that Woolworths' in-store teams regularly check and organise products to prevent any mix-ups and ensure customer satisfaction.

All pet food and human meat in these chilled areas are securely wrapped, minimising the risk of cross-contamination.

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths shopper stirred a debate after finding pet food and meat for human consumption placed in the same refrigerated display.
• Some voiced concerns over hygiene, while others defended the practice, stating the products were sealed to prevent cross-contamination.
• The original poster insisted the arrangement was unhygienic and not acceptable.
• Most Woolworths stores have a separate chilled pet food section, but due to space and store configurations, some stores have a shared refrigerated area. The products are clearly labelled separately, and all food items are tightly sealed to avoid cross-contamination.

Members, please share your thoughts in the comments: Should the pet food section be separate from the human consumption meat section?

All packaged and if both kept cold. Most consumers would store both items in the same fridge at home. No issue.. The real quality of the food is the potential problem.

 

[StarTrekker]

Obviously having a KAREN moment get over it I suppose, lamb's fry,beef tongue , kidneys, tripe etc would make her stomach churn all edible

Love my Lamb's fry, Kidneys and tripe.

 

[Sloopy]

Some people aren't happy unless they've got something to be 'outraged' about.

 

[mylittletibbies]

OMG, poor woman must have the most drab life if this is all she can find to complain about.

 

[LeahI]

In the post, the shopper said they would not return to that particular Woolworths in the future.

So many trivial encounters send people into the 'I'll never shop there again rant!'. At some point they're going to be relegated to stay home, as there won't be anywhere for then to go

 

[Babbie]

Does the op realise that back in the day, ALL animal parts were eaten routinely by humans. Nothing was wasted. In many parts of the world these parts are eaten by people today. Most raw pet foods sold today are equal to the human equivalent.

Yes,my grandparents had chickens. We ate everything, heart, kidneys, were put in soup. We loved it. The chicken feathers were used to make homemade quilts. Nothing was wasted. Money was scarce, but they managed.

 

[Babbie]

OMG, poor woman must have the most drab life if this is all she can find to complain about.

People love moaning!

 

[Goondooloo 13]

When dropping into Woolworths for some grocery shopping, many are on the lookout for a good deal.

However, one NSW shopper recently stumbled upon a detail that left them ‘dry retching’, sparking an intense debate.

The shopper was surprised to find an ‘unhygienic’ display at their local Woolworths: they found chilled pet food next to meat for human consumption in the store.

This led the shopper to voice their dismay on social media.

In a photograph shared by the Woolies shopper, it showed that three shelves of pet products were placed next to the store’s pork range, which included roasts and ham.

View attachment 32410

A Woolworths shopper shared a Facebook photo of pet food alongside pork cuts in their local store's meat section. Image source: Facebook

In the post, the shopper said they would not return to that particular Woolworths in the future.

‘Since when is Woolworths Bonnyrigg—or any supermarket—allowed to put animal meat next to the meat we eat?’ they wrote on social media.

‘This is so just dry retching, unhygienic. I will never go back. I just can’t.’

One user agreed, adding: ‘That’s disgusting.’

However, while the discovery left some people stunned, it appears that others remained unfazed.

Many saw no issue with placing pet food and human meat together in the same display.

‘It’s all wrapped/sealed, so it can’t get contaminated,’ one said. ‘Butchers have dog bones, mince in the same section as other meat. There’s no issue.’

Another added: ‘It is the same as people who buy this for their pet and keep it home in their own fridge. It’s securely packaged, so it’s not that bad.’

A third wrote: ‘Meat all comes from the same place. Some parts are for human consumption, some for pets, the rest goes to use in other products.’

One more responded: ‘I am sure you can eat either, it won’t kill you.’

Another said: ‘It’s no big deal as far as I’m concerned.’

Meanwhile, the shopper who posted the photo insisted that they were right. ‘You’re missing the point—-it’s unhygienic and not allowed,’ they wrote.

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The shopper found it unhygienic and disgusting to see both meat sections stored adjacent to each other. Image source: Facebook

Responding to one critic’s claim that pet food can be eaten by humans, they added: ‘It’s dead animals and carcasses—if you are a cannibal maybe. It’s made up of so many parasitic leftover parts of the animal.’

It is understood that most Woolworths stores have a dedicated chilled pet food section within the pet food aisle, separate from human food.

It is also believed that only a few stores, like Woolworths Bonnyrigg, combine chilled pet food and human food due to space limitations.

Chilled pet food is clearly labelled as ‘Pet food only’ or ‘Not for human consumption’ in stores.

It is also understood that Woolworths' in-store teams regularly check and organise products to prevent any mix-ups and ensure customer satisfaction.

All pet food and human meat in these chilled areas are securely wrapped, minimising the risk of cross-contamination.

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths shopper stirred a debate after finding pet food and meat for human consumption placed in the same refrigerated display.
• Some voiced concerns over hygiene, while others defended the practice, stating the products were sealed to prevent cross-contamination.
• The original poster insisted the arrangement was unhygienic and not acceptable.
• Most Woolworths stores have a separate chilled pet food section, but due to space and store configurations, some stores have a shared refrigerated area. The products are clearly labelled separately, and all food items are tightly sealed to avoid cross-contamination.

Members, please share your thoughts in the comments: Should the pet food section be separate from the human consumption meat section?

It’s wrapped not in very fussy but not why that person is making such a big too do over it
Think she is over reacting and obviously likes too complain where ever she can.
Suggest you get a life

 

[Heather Watson]

Can

When dropping into Woolworths for some grocery shopping, many are on the lookout for a good deal.

However, one NSW shopper recently stumbled upon a detail that left them ‘dry retching’, sparking an intense debate.

The shopper was surprised to find an ‘unhygienic’ display at their local Woolworths: they found chilled pet food next to meat for human consumption in the store.

This led the shopper to voice their dismay on social media.

In a photograph shared by the Woolies shopper, it showed that three shelves of pet products were placed next to the store’s pork range, which included roasts and ham.

View attachment 32410

A Woolworths shopper shared a Facebook photo of pet food alongside pork cuts in their local store's meat section. Image source: Facebook

In the post, the shopper said they would not return to that particular Woolworths in the future.

‘Since when is Woolworths Bonnyrigg—or any supermarket—allowed to put animal meat next to the meat we eat?’ they wrote on social media.

‘This is so just dry retching, unhygienic. I will never go back. I just can’t.’

One user agreed, adding: ‘That’s disgusting.’

However, while the discovery left some people stunned, it appears that others remained unfazed.

Many saw no issue with placing pet food and human meat together in the same display.

‘It’s all wrapped/sealed, so it can’t get contaminated,’ one said. ‘Butchers have dog bones, mince in the same section as other meat. There’s no issue.’

Another added: ‘It is the same as people who buy this for their pet and keep it home in their own fridge. It’s securely packaged, so it’s not that bad.’

A third wrote: ‘Meat all comes from the same place. Some parts are for human consumption, some for pets, the rest goes to use in other products.’

One more responded: ‘I am sure you can eat either, it won’t kill you.’

Another said: ‘It’s no big deal as far as I’m concerned.’

Meanwhile, the shopper who posted the photo insisted that they were right. ‘You’re missing the point—-it’s unhygienic and not allowed,’ they wrote.

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The shopper found it unhygienic and disgusting to see both meat sections stored adjacent to each other. Image source: Facebook

Responding to one critic’s claim that pet food can be eaten by humans, they added: ‘It’s dead animals and carcasses—if you are a cannibal maybe. It’s made up of so many parasitic leftover parts of the animal.’

It is understood that most Woolworths stores have a dedicated chilled pet food section within the pet food aisle, separate from human food.

It is also believed that only a few stores, like Woolworths Bonnyrigg, combine chilled pet food and human food due to space limitations.

Chilled pet food is clearly labelled as ‘Pet food only’ or ‘Not for human consumption’ in stores.

It is also understood that Woolworths' in-store teams regularly check and organise products to prevent any mix-ups and ensure customer satisfaction.

All pet food and human meat in these chilled areas are securely wrapped, minimising the risk of cross-contamination.

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths shopper stirred a debate after finding pet food and meat for human consumption placed in the same refrigerated display.
• Some voiced concerns over hygiene, while others defended the practice, stating the products were sealed to prevent cross-contamination.
• The original poster insisted the arrangement was unhygienic and not acceptable.
• Most Woolworths stores have a separate chilled pet food section, but due to space and store configurations, some stores have a shared refrigerated area. The products are clearly labelled separately, and all food items are tightly sealed to avoid cross-contamination.

Members, please share your thoughts in the comments: Should the pet food section be separate from the human consumption meat

When dropping into Woolworths for some grocery shopping, many are on the lookout for a good deal.

However, one NSW shopper recently stumbled upon a detail that left them ‘dry retching’, sparking an intense debate.

The shopper was surprised to find an ‘unhygienic’ display at their local Woolworths: they found chilled pet food next to meat for human consumption in the store.

This led the shopper to voice their dismay on social media.

In a photograph shared by the Woolies shopper, it showed that three shelves of pet products were placed next to the store’s pork range, which included roasts and ham.

View attachment 32410

A Woolworths shopper shared a Facebook photo of pet food alongside pork cuts in their local store's meat section. Image source: Facebook

In the post, the shopper said they would not return to that particular Woolworths in the future.

‘Since when is Woolworths Bonnyrigg—or any supermarket—allowed to put animal meat next to the meat we eat?’ they wrote on social media.

‘This is so just dry retching, unhygienic. I will never go back. I just can’t.’

One user agreed, adding: ‘That’s disgusting.’

However, while the discovery left some people stunned, it appears that others remained unfazed.

Many saw no issue with placing pet food and human meat together in the same display.

‘It’s all wrapped/sealed, so it can’t get contaminated,’ one said. ‘Butchers have dog bones, mince in the same section as other meat. There’s no issue.’

Another added: ‘It is the same as people who buy this for their pet and keep it home in their own fridge. It’s securely packaged, so it’s not that bad.’

A third wrote: ‘Meat all comes from the same place. Some parts are for human consumption, some for pets, the rest goes to use in other products.’

One more responded: ‘I am sure you can eat either, it won’t kill you.’

Another said: ‘It’s no big deal as far as I’m concerned.’

Meanwhile, the shopper who posted the photo insisted that they were right. ‘You’re missing the point—-it’s unhygienic and not allowed,’ they wrote.

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The shopper found it unhygienic and disgusting to see both meat sections stored adjacent to each other. Image source: Facebook

Responding to one critic’s claim that pet food can be eaten by humans, they added: ‘It’s dead animals and carcasses—if you are a cannibal maybe. It’s made up of so many parasitic leftover parts of the animal.’

It is understood that most Woolworths stores have a dedicated chilled pet food section within the pet food aisle, separate from human food.

It is also believed that only a few stores, like Woolworths Bonnyrigg, combine chilled pet food and human food due to space limitations.

Chilled pet food is clearly labelled as ‘Pet food only’ or ‘Not for human consumption’ in stores.

It is also understood that Woolworths' in-store teams regularly check and organise products to prevent any mix-ups and ensure customer satisfaction.

All pet food and human meat in these chilled areas are securely wrapped, minimising the risk of cross-contamination.

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths shopper stirred a debate after finding pet food and meat for human consumption placed in the same refrigerated display.
• Some voiced concerns over hygiene, while others defended the practice, stating the products were sealed to prevent cross-contamination.
• The original poster insisted the arrangement was unhygienic and not acceptable.
• Most Woolworths stores have a separate chilled pet food section, but due to space and store configurations, some stores have a shared refrigerated area. The products are clearly labelled separately, and all food items are tightly sealed to avoid cross-contamination.

Members, please share your thoughts in the comments: Should the pet food section be separate from the human consumption meat section?

I

When dropping into Woolworths for some grocery shopping, many are on the lookout for a good deal.

However, one NSW shopper recently stumbled upon a detail that left them ‘dry retching’, sparking an intense debate.

The shopper was surprised to find an ‘unhygienic’ display at their local Woolworths: they found chilled pet food next to meat for human consumption in the store.

This led the shopper to voice their dismay on social media.

In a photograph shared by the Woolies shopper, it showed that three shelves of pet products were placed next to the store’s pork range, which included roasts and ham.

View attachment 32410

A Woolworths shopper shared a Facebook photo of pet food alongside pork cuts in their local store's meat section. Image source: Facebook

In the post, the shopper said they would not return to that particular Woolworths in the future.

‘Since when is Woolworths Bonnyrigg—or any supermarket—allowed to put animal meat next to the meat we eat?’ they wrote on social media.

‘This is so just dry retching, unhygienic. I will never go back. I just can’t.’

One user agreed, adding: ‘That’s disgusting.’

However, while the discovery left some people stunned, it appears that others remained unfazed.

Many saw no issue with placing pet food and human meat together in the same display.

‘It’s all wrapped/sealed, so it can’t get contaminated,’ one said. ‘Butchers have dog bones, mince in the same section as other meat. There’s no issue.’

Another added: ‘It is the same as people who buy this for their pet and keep it home in their own fridge. It’s securely packaged, so it’s not that bad.’

A third wrote: ‘Meat all comes from the same place. Some parts are for human consumption, some for pets, the rest goes to use in other products.’

One more responded: ‘I am sure you can eat either, it won’t kill you.’

Another said: ‘It’s no big deal as far as I’m concerned.’

Meanwhile, the shopper who posted the photo insisted that they were right. ‘You’re missing the point—-it’s unhygienic and not allowed,’ they wrote.

View attachment 32409

The shopper found it unhygienic and disgusting to see both meat sections stored adjacent to each other. Image source: Facebook

Responding to one critic’s claim that pet food can be eaten by humans, they added: ‘It’s dead animals and carcasses—if you are a cannibal maybe. It’s made up of so many parasitic leftover parts of the animal.’

It is understood that most Woolworths stores have a dedicated chilled pet food section within the pet food aisle, separate from human food.

It is also believed that only a few stores, like Woolworths Bonnyrigg, combine chilled pet food and human food due to space limitations.

Chilled pet food is clearly labelled as ‘Pet food only’ or ‘Not for human consumption’ in stores.

It is also understood that Woolworths' in-store teams regularly check and organise products to prevent any mix-ups and ensure customer satisfaction.

All pet food and human meat in these chilled areas are securely wrapped, minimising the risk of cross-contamination.

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths shopper stirred a debate after finding pet food and meat for human consumption placed in the same refrigerated display.
• Some voiced concerns over hygiene, while others defended the practice, stating the products were sealed to prevent cross-contamination.
• The original poster insisted the arrangement was unhygienic and not acceptable.
• Most Woolworths stores have a separate chilled pet food section, but due to space and store configurations, some stores have a shared refrigerated area. The products are clearly labelled separately, and all food items are tightly sealed to avoid cross-contamination.

Members, please share your thoughts in the comments: Should the pet food section be separate from the human consumption meat section?

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[Heather Watson]

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[Heather Watson]

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You can read it says pet food get yourself a pair of glasses and stop being so nasty. The food is all sealed.

 

[Colette 3799]

What a crock! What is her problem, it’s just meat - not nuclear waste.

 

[Julia TH]

If she was so disgusted why did she not speak to Woolworth's management?? Oh, no! Let's just take a photo and head straight online so she can give herself a big audience .
I'm so fed up with these morons who are just after their few minutes of fame. Find something more productive to do with your life and stop being outraged by insignificant non-issues.