Shopper shares ‘apocalyptic’ scenes at Woolworths
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Step into the unexpected as we explore the strange happenings at a Woolworths store, leaving shoppers puzzled and amazed.
This supermarket saga, caught on camera, reveals a series of peculiar events that have sparked conversation and curiosity.
However, the real reason might have you switching from scratching your head to nodding it.
The shopper filmed these unusual scenes and shared them on social media, describing her experience as nothing short of 'apocalyptic'.
As she surveyed the half-lit aisles and wrapped-up produce sections, she couldn't help but feel a sense of dystopian unease.
'To say it's been a strange few days is an understatement,' she said.
As she would come to understand, the bizarre scene was the outcome of a storm-induced power blackout.
'So, currently in Woolies, there's a power outage, and obviously you can't have cold food items because of your food safety issue,' she narrated in her video.
‘But there's been a power outage before our storm for over two hours, I don’t understand.’
‘This is apocalyptic, kind of—not even the veggies, can’t even have the veggies mate! I mean, there’s nothing wrong with veggies!’ she continued.
Woolworths reportedly has a protocol in place for blackouts in-store precisely to avert potential spoilage.
The strategy involves relocating 'high risk' items such as chicken and other meats—that could go off easily—into cool rooms.
Plastic sheeting is used to cover other chilled areas with items that could easily spoil, like cheese, fruits, and vegetables, to help retain the cold temperature.
While it may look unusual, this measure is essential to uphold food safety as any prolonged exposure to room temperature could easily ruin perishable goods.
Customers are unable to purchase these products during this time—frequent opening of the plastic covering could disrupt the carefully managed temperature and spoil all the stock.
So the next time you wander into an eerily shadowed supermarket, don't fret!
It's probably just the team doing their bit to ensure you're getting the freshest possible produce once the lights come back on!
You can watch the shopper’s full video here:
Recent storms have caused power outages like this in some parts of Australia, affecting thousands of households and establishments like Woolworths and Coles.
Another widespread power outage also happened in Victoria where around half a million were affected, prompting an inquiry by the state government.
Have you ever found yourself in a surreal shopping situation? Or perhaps you'd like to share your insights on creative food preservation methods during power outages? Let us know in the comments below.
This supermarket saga, caught on camera, reveals a series of peculiar events that have sparked conversation and curiosity.
However, the real reason might have you switching from scratching your head to nodding it.
The shopper filmed these unusual scenes and shared them on social media, describing her experience as nothing short of 'apocalyptic'.
As she surveyed the half-lit aisles and wrapped-up produce sections, she couldn't help but feel a sense of dystopian unease.
'To say it's been a strange few days is an understatement,' she said.
‘Apocalyptic’ scenes captured by a Woolworths shopper during a power outage. Credits: Tiktok / @karegeer
As she would come to understand, the bizarre scene was the outcome of a storm-induced power blackout.
'So, currently in Woolies, there's a power outage, and obviously you can't have cold food items because of your food safety issue,' she narrated in her video.
‘But there's been a power outage before our storm for over two hours, I don’t understand.’
‘This is apocalyptic, kind of—not even the veggies, can’t even have the veggies mate! I mean, there’s nothing wrong with veggies!’ she continued.
Woolworths reportedly has a protocol in place for blackouts in-store precisely to avert potential spoilage.
The strategy involves relocating 'high risk' items such as chicken and other meats—that could go off easily—into cool rooms.
Plastic sheeting is used to cover other chilled areas with items that could easily spoil, like cheese, fruits, and vegetables, to help retain the cold temperature.
While it may look unusual, this measure is essential to uphold food safety as any prolonged exposure to room temperature could easily ruin perishable goods.
Customers are unable to purchase these products during this time—frequent opening of the plastic covering could disrupt the carefully managed temperature and spoil all the stock.
So the next time you wander into an eerily shadowed supermarket, don't fret!
It's probably just the team doing their bit to ensure you're getting the freshest possible produce once the lights come back on!
You can watch the shopper’s full video here:
Recent storms have caused power outages like this in some parts of Australia, affecting thousands of households and establishments like Woolworths and Coles.
Another widespread power outage also happened in Victoria where around half a million were affected, prompting an inquiry by the state government.
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and the winner is s.r.
. I think political correctness has gotten out of hands.
