As the cost of living continues to rise, many of us are feeling the squeeze on our wallets.

We're constantly on the lookout for ways to stretch our dollars further, whether it's by buying in bulk, meal prepping, or searching for deals and discounts.

But despite our best efforts, there are times when we still find ourselves disappointed with the products we bring home from the grocery store.

Have you ever experienced this frustration? You're excited to cook up a delicious meal, only to find that one of the ingredients you purchased is not up to par.

Maybe the produce is wilted, the meat is tough, or the bread is stale. It's a common experience that can leave us feeling let down and frustrated.

Recently, a customer of Australian supermarket chain Woolworths discovered a large piece of fat hidden amongst the cuts of meat in a packet of beef.

This unexpected discovery not only left the customer disappointed but also raised concerns about the transparency of the food industry.

Sharing a photograph of the discovery on Facebook, the shopper revealed that the substantial piece of offcut fat was the same size as a steak, but had allegedly been obscured among the other pieces of meat in the tray.

A Woolies customer was left disappointed after discovering a huge chunk of fat hidden in a packet of meat he purchased at his local store. Credit: Facebook.

'Well done butchers,' he wrote in the post.

'One whole chunk of fat hidden among the meat. Just fat, no meat - was devastated.’
After the post gained traction, a representative from Woolworths expressed their disappointment regarding the shopper's experience with their product.

'We pride ourselves on providing high-quality meat cuts to our customers and we’re disappointed to see this,' the spokesperson stated.

The representative added that if customers ever encounter dissatisfaction with the freshness or quality of the meat, they can return it to their local store for a refund or exchange.

It has come to light that Woolworths will be investigating the incident with their meat production partner.

However, this is not the first instance of customers being shocked at discovering undesirable objects in their food.

We previously reported that a customer discovered a ‘large piece of fatty meat’ hidden behind a packet of lamb chunks purchased at their local Woolworths store.

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths customer discovered a large piece of fat hidden amongst the cuts of meat in a packet of beef, raising concerns about food industry transparency.
• The customer shared a photograph on Facebook, revealing the substantial piece of offcut fat, and expressed their disappointment.
• A Woolworths representative expressed disappointment in the quality of the meat and stated that they pride themselves on providing high-quality meat cuts.
• Supermarkets should take customer feedback seriously and maintain transparency about their meat sources to maintain trust and safety among shoppers.

When it comes to meat products, shoppers expect only the highest standards of quality and safety.

It's one thing to simply discover an offcut that is not of the desired quality, but it's quite another to discover that it has been concealed among the other pieces, prompting the customer to ask whether such a practice is even acceptable.

Ultimately, it is important that supermarkets take customer feedback seriously and be transparent about their meat sources in order to avoid such situations.

What are your thoughts on this, folks? Have you ever had a similar experience when buying meat? Share your stories with us in the comments below!

 

[ChrisTasmania]

As the cost of living continues to rise, many of us are feeling the squeeze on our wallets.

We're constantly on the lookout for ways to stretch our dollars further, whether it's by buying in bulk, meal prepping, or searching for deals and discounts.

But despite our best efforts, there are times when we still find ourselves disappointed with the products we bring home from the grocery store.

Have you ever experienced this frustration? You're excited to cook up a delicious meal, only to find that one of the ingredients you purchased is not up to par.

Maybe the produce is wilted, the meat is tough, or the bread is stale. It's a common experience that can leave us feeling let down and frustrated.

Recently, a customer of Australian supermarket chain Woolworths discovered a large piece of fat hidden amongst the cuts of meat in a packet of beef.

This unexpected discovery not only left the customer disappointed but also raised concerns about the transparency of the food industry.

Sharing a photograph of the discovery on Facebook, the shopper revealed that the substantial piece of offcut fat was the same size as a steak, but had allegedly been obscured among the other pieces of meat in the tray.

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A Woolies customer was left disappointed after discovering a huge chunk of fat hidden in a packet of meat he purchased at his local store. Credit: Facebook.

'Well done butchers,' he wrote in the post.

'One whole chunk of fat hidden among the meat. Just fat, no meat - was devastated.’
After the post gained traction, a representative from Woolworths expressed their disappointment regarding the shopper's experience with their product.

'We pride ourselves on providing high-quality meat cuts to our customers and we’re disappointed to see this,' the spokesperson stated.

The representative added that if customers ever encounter dissatisfaction with the freshness or quality of the meat, they can return it to their local store for a refund or exchange.

It has come to light that Woolworths will be investigating the incident with their meat production partner.

However, this is not the first instance of customers being shocked at discovering undesirable objects in their food.

We previously reported that a customer discovered a ‘large piece of fatty meat’ hidden behind a packet of lamb chunks purchased at their local Woolworths store.

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths customer discovered a large piece of fat hidden amongst the cuts of meat in a packet of beef, raising concerns about food industry transparency.
• The customer shared a photograph on Facebook, revealing the substantial piece of offcut fat, and expressed their disappointment.
• A Woolworths representative expressed disappointment in the quality of the meat and stated that they pride themselves on providing high-quality meat cuts.
• Supermarkets should take customer feedback seriously and maintain transparency about their meat sources to maintain trust and safety among shoppers.

When it comes to meat products, shoppers expect only the highest standards of quality and safety.

It's one thing to simply discover an offcut that is not of the desired quality, but it's quite another to discover that it has been concealed among the other pieces, prompting the customer to ask whether such a practice is even acceptable.

Ultimately, it is important that supermarkets take customer feedback seriously and be transparent about their meat sources in order to avoid such situations.

What are your thoughts on this, folks? Have you ever had a similar experience when buying meat? Share your stories with us in the comments below!

With meat being more expensive than before, I choose more carefully. The container of meat gets turned upside down and viewed from all angles. But if this piece of fat was purposefully hidden that's a nasty selling trick. Yes, you can take it back, but if you discover it whilst making dinner, it's not always feasible.

 

[Shane/#]

As the cost of living continues to rise, many of us are feeling the squeeze on our wallets.

We're constantly on the lookout for ways to stretch our dollars further, whether it's by buying in bulk, meal prepping, or searching for deals and discounts.

But despite our best efforts, there are times when we still find ourselves disappointed with the products we bring home from the grocery store.

Have you ever experienced this frustration? You're excited to cook up a delicious meal, only to find that one of the ingredients you purchased is not up to par.

Maybe the produce is wilted, the meat is tough, or the bread is stale. It's a common experience that can leave us feeling let down and frustrated.

Recently, a customer of Australian supermarket chain Woolworths discovered a large piece of fat hidden amongst the cuts of meat in a packet of beef.

This unexpected discovery not only left the customer disappointed but also raised concerns about the transparency of the food industry.

Sharing a photograph of the discovery on Facebook, the shopper revealed that the substantial piece of offcut fat was the same size as a steak, but had allegedly been obscured among the other pieces of meat in the tray.

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A Woolies customer was left disappointed after discovering a huge chunk of fat hidden in a packet of meat he purchased at his local store. Credit: Facebook.

'Well done butchers,' he wrote in the post.

'One whole chunk of fat hidden among the meat. Just fat, no meat - was devastated.’
After the post gained traction, a representative from Woolworths expressed their disappointment regarding the shopper's experience with their product.

'We pride ourselves on providing high-quality meat cuts to our customers and we’re disappointed to see this,' the spokesperson stated.

The representative added that if customers ever encounter dissatisfaction with the freshness or quality of the meat, they can return it to their local store for a refund or exchange.

It has come to light that Woolworths will be investigating the incident with their meat production partner.

However, this is not the first instance of customers being shocked at discovering undesirable objects in their food.

We previously reported that a customer discovered a ‘large piece of fatty meat’ hidden behind a packet of lamb chunks purchased at their local Woolworths store.

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths customer discovered a large piece of fat hidden amongst the cuts of meat in a packet of beef, raising concerns about food industry transparency.
• The customer shared a photograph on Facebook, revealing the substantial piece of offcut fat, and expressed their disappointment.
• A Woolworths representative expressed disappointment in the quality of the meat and stated that they pride themselves on providing high-quality meat cuts.
• Supermarkets should take customer feedback seriously and maintain transparency about their meat sources to maintain trust and safety among shoppers.

When it comes to meat products, shoppers expect only the highest standards of quality and safety.

It's one thing to simply discover an offcut that is not of the desired quality, but it's quite another to discover that it has been concealed among the other pieces, prompting the customer to ask whether such a practice is even acceptable.

Ultimately, it is important that supermarkets take customer feedback seriously and be transparent about their meat sources in order to avoid such situations.

What are your thoughts on this, folks? Have you ever had a similar experience when buying meat? Share your stories with us in the comments below!

Cheap arse Woolworths looks like their quality control is shit and prices well inflated

 

[Suzanne rose]

This too me wouldn't devastate me it would make me angry and If I purchased on line would call and get a refund , if I purchased in store I would take it back but I'm sure if you purchased in store you would have seen it.

Very wrong and deceitful of any supermarket to do this

 

[Penny4]

Woolworths outsource their meat supplier for chopping, weighing, packs. However, they are responsible. I've contacted them before about a chicken pack not being 500gr in weight. Head office told me they are allowed a small variance of 0.030kg. They also said the soaker pad is excluded from being weighed and the advertised weight should be exclusively the meat as it is weighed on the product line. My pack weighed 461.9kg, so they said it should have been rejected and not sold. They also contacted their meat supplier to inform them.
They gave me a refund due to their 'fresh or refund' guarantee, plus a $21 egift card.
I've never had an issue since with this particular pack of chicken pieces.
Since Covid, Woolworths sourced local meat suppliers in every state for their stores, as the borders were shut. I believe they are still doing this.

 

[mick.idgaf]

As the cost of living continues to rise, many of us are feeling the squeeze on our wallets.

We're constantly on the lookout for ways to stretch our dollars further, whether it's by buying in bulk, meal prepping, or searching for deals and discounts.

But despite our best efforts, there are times when we still find ourselves disappointed with the products we bring home from the grocery store.

Have you ever experienced this frustration? You're excited to cook up a delicious meal, only to find that one of the ingredients you purchased is not up to par.

Maybe the produce is wilted, the meat is tough, or the bread is stale. It's a common experience that can leave us feeling let down and frustrated.

Recently, a customer of Australian supermarket chain Woolworths discovered a large piece of fat hidden amongst the cuts of meat in a packet of beef.

This unexpected discovery not only left the customer disappointed but also raised concerns about the transparency of the food industry.

Sharing a photograph of the discovery on Facebook, the shopper revealed that the substantial piece of offcut fat was the same size as a steak, but had allegedly been obscured among the other pieces of meat in the tray.

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A Woolies customer was left disappointed after discovering a huge chunk of fat hidden in a packet of meat he purchased at his local store. Credit: Facebook.

'Well done butchers,' he wrote in the post.

'One whole chunk of fat hidden among the meat. Just fat, no meat - was devastated.’
After the post gained traction, a representative from Woolworths expressed their disappointment regarding the shopper's experience with their product.

'We pride ourselves on providing high-quality meat cuts to our customers and we’re disappointed to see this,' the spokesperson stated.

The representative added that if customers ever encounter dissatisfaction with the freshness or quality of the meat, they can return it to their local store for a refund or exchange.

It has come to light that Woolworths will be investigating the incident with their meat production partner.

However, this is not the first instance of customers being shocked at discovering undesirable objects in their food.

We previously reported that a customer discovered a ‘large piece of fatty meat’ hidden behind a packet of lamb chunks purchased at their local Woolworths store.

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths customer discovered a large piece of fat hidden amongst the cuts of meat in a packet of beef, raising concerns about food industry transparency.
• The customer shared a photograph on Facebook, revealing the substantial piece of offcut fat, and expressed their disappointment.
• A Woolworths representative expressed disappointment in the quality of the meat and stated that they pride themselves on providing high-quality meat cuts.
• Supermarkets should take customer feedback seriously and maintain transparency about their meat sources to maintain trust and safety among shoppers.

When it comes to meat products, shoppers expect only the highest standards of quality and safety.

It's one thing to simply discover an offcut that is not of the desired quality, but it's quite another to discover that it has been concealed among the other pieces, prompting the customer to ask whether such a practice is even acceptable.

Ultimately, it is important that supermarkets take customer feedback seriously and be transparent about their meat sources in order to avoid such situations.

What are your thoughts on this, folks? Have you ever had a similar experience when buying meat? Share your stories with us in the comments below!

This is what happens when woolies close down their local butchery sections around the country and get it cut and packed by external companies. Woolies will be screwing these external companies for lower costs so quality control goes down the drain.

 

[Staffordshire Whippet]

I stopped buying Woolworths meat years ago, for that very reason. Overpriced rubbish; even when it's not rubbish, it's still overpriced. My local Supa IGA does very nicely, thank you!

 

[terri]

Disappointing maybe, but hardly devastating. I cant see why this large chunk of fat wasnt noticeable through the original packaging. It was not a large tray. Take it back to the store and get a refund. End of story, move on. Mishaps happen, even to those with good intentions.

 

[pascoevale]

As the cost of living continues to rise, many of us are feeling the squeeze on our wallets.

We're constantly on the lookout for ways to stretch our dollars further, whether it's by buying in bulk, meal prepping, or searching for deals and discounts.

But despite our best efforts, there are times when we still find ourselves disappointed with the products we bring home from the grocery store.

Have you ever experienced this frustration? You're excited to cook up a delicious meal, only to find that one of the ingredients you purchased is not up to par.

Maybe the produce is wilted, the meat is tough, or the bread is stale. It's a common experience that can leave us feeling let down and frustrated.

Recently, a customer of Australian supermarket chain Woolworths discovered a large piece of fat hidden amongst the cuts of meat in a packet of beef.

This unexpected discovery not only left the customer disappointed but also raised concerns about the transparency of the food industry.

Sharing a photograph of the discovery on Facebook, the shopper revealed that the substantial piece of offcut fat was the same size as a steak, but had allegedly been obscured among the other pieces of meat in the tray.

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A Woolies customer was left disappointed after discovering a huge chunk of fat hidden in a packet of meat he purchased at his local store. Credit: Facebook.

'Well done butchers,' he wrote in the post.

'One whole chunk of fat hidden among the meat. Just fat, no meat - was devastated.’
After the post gained traction, a representative from Woolworths expressed their disappointment regarding the shopper's experience with their product.

'We pride ourselves on providing high-quality meat cuts to our customers and we’re disappointed to see this,' the spokesperson stated.

The representative added that if customers ever encounter dissatisfaction with the freshness or quality of the meat, they can return it to their local store for a refund or exchange.

It has come to light that Woolworths will be investigating the incident with their meat production partner.

However, this is not the first instance of customers being shocked at discovering undesirable objects in their food.

We previously reported that a customer discovered a ‘large piece of fatty meat’ hidden behind a packet of lamb chunks purchased at their local Woolworths store.

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths customer discovered a large piece of fat hidden amongst the cuts of meat in a packet of beef, raising concerns about food industry transparency.
• The customer shared a photograph on Facebook, revealing the substantial piece of offcut fat, and expressed their disappointment.
• A Woolworths representative expressed disappointment in the quality of the meat and stated that they pride themselves on providing high-quality meat cuts.
• Supermarkets should take customer feedback seriously and maintain transparency about their meat sources to maintain trust and safety among shoppers.

The meat and other products are outsourced so who knows putting in some fat makes more money =extra weight where as in store butchers are no more so the meat comes from somewhere this also occurs with other products so beware just take it back for refund but it shouldn’t happen

When it comes to meat products, shoppers expect only the highest standards of quality and safety.

It's one thing to simply discover an offcut that is not of the desired quality, but it's quite another to discover that it has been concealed among the other pieces, prompting the customer to ask whether such a practice is even acceptable.

Ultimately, it is important that supermarkets take customer feedback seriously and be transparent about their meat sources in order to avoid such situations.

What are your thoughts on this, folks? Have you ever had a similar experience when buying meat? Share your stories with us in the comments below!

 

[Carol Battye]

As the cost of living continues to rise, many of us are feeling the squeeze on our wallets.

We're constantly on the lookout for ways to stretch our dollars further, whether it's by buying in bulk, meal prepping, or searching for deals and discounts.

But despite our best efforts, there are times when we still find ourselves disappointed with the products we bring home from the grocery store.

Have you ever experienced this frustration? You're excited to cook up a delicious meal, only to find that one of the ingredients you purchased is not up to par.

Maybe the produce is wilted, the meat is tough, or the bread is stale. It's a common experience that can leave us feeling let down and frustrated.

Recently, a customer of Australian supermarket chain Woolworths discovered a large piece of fat hidden amongst the cuts of meat in a packet of beef.

This unexpected discovery not only left the customer disappointed but also raised concerns about the transparency of the food industry.

Sharing a photograph of the discovery on Facebook, the shopper revealed that the substantial piece of offcut fat was the same size as a steak, but had allegedly been obscured among the other pieces of meat in the tray.

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A Woolies customer was left disappointed after discovering a huge chunk of fat hidden in a packet of meat he purchased at his local store. Credit: Facebook.

'Well done butchers,' he wrote in the post.

'One whole chunk of fat hidden among the meat. Just fat, no meat - was devastated.’
After the post gained traction, a representative from Woolworths expressed their disappointment regarding the shopper's experience with their product.

'We pride ourselves on providing high-quality meat cuts to our customers and we’re disappointed to see this,' the spokesperson stated.

The representative added that if customers ever encounter dissatisfaction with the freshness or quality of the meat, they can return it to their local store for a refund or exchange.

It has come to light that Woolworths will be investigating the incident with their meat production partner.

However, this is not the first instance of customers being shocked at discovering undesirable objects in their food.

We previously reported that a customer discovered a ‘large piece of fatty meat’ hidden behind a packet of lamb chunks purchased at their local Woolworths store.

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths customer discovered a large piece of fat hidden amongst the cuts of meat in a packet of beef, raising concerns about food industry transparency.
• The customer shared a photograph on Facebook, revealing the substantial piece of offcut fat, and expressed their disappointment.
• A Woolworths representative expressed disappointment in the quality of the meat and stated that they pride themselves on providing high-quality meat cuts.
• Supermarkets should take customer feedback seriously and maintain transparency about their meat sources to maintain trust and safety among shoppers.

When it comes to meat products, shoppers expect only the highest standards of quality and safety.

It's one thing to simply discover an offcut that is not of the desired quality, but it's quite another to discover that it has been concealed among the other pieces, prompting the customer to ask whether such a practice is even acceptable.

Ultimately, it is important that supermarkets take customer feedback seriously and be transparent about their meat sources in order to avoid such situations.

What are your thoughts on this, folks? Have you ever had a similar experience when buying meat? Share your stories with us in the comments below!

This is a problem we now face with pre-packaged meat. I prefer to go to an independant Butcher and buy my meat because I can see exactly what I am purchasing. No hiding fat under the cuts of meat

 

[Ricci]

Sh*t happens, get over it. No-one is perfect and I seriously doubt this was done on purpose. When you see how many thousands of meat trays are prepared each day it's no surprise that there is the odd mishap. You never hear of the millions of happy shoppers with their meat trays being exactly what they thought they were buying.

 

[SandyM]

I live in a rural area & I would not be happy, as my "local" Woolworths is over 30kms from me (65kms round trip) & it would cost me heaps in fuel to return it.

 

[Macarj]

I only buy meat from my butcher you can see what you're getting and you can pick what you want

 

[Macarj]

Sh*t happens, get over it. No-one is perfect and I seriously doubt this was done on purpose. When you see how many thousands of meat trays are prepared each day it's no surprise that there is the odd mishap. You never hear of the millions of happy shoppers with their meat trays being exactly what they thought they were buying.

Sh*t might happen but you shouldn't have to pay for it he!he! he!

 

[Pamsterdam]

Buying from Farm Gate to Plate, they cut the meat for you and you buy meat, not fat.

 

[Disie]

As the cost of living continues to rise, many of us are feeling the squeeze on our wallets.

We're constantly on the lookout for ways to stretch our dollars further, whether it's by buying in bulk, meal prepping, or searching for deals and discounts.

But despite our best efforts, there are times when we still find ourselves disappointed with the products we bring home from the grocery store.

Have you ever experienced this frustration? You're excited to cook up a delicious meal, only to find that one of the ingredients you purchased is not up to par.

Maybe the produce is wilted, the meat is tough, or the bread is stale. It's a common experience that can leave us feeling let down and frustrated.

Recently, a customer of Australian supermarket chain Woolworths discovered a large piece of fat hidden amongst the cuts of meat in a packet of beef.

This unexpected discovery not only left the customer disappointed but also raised concerns about the transparency of the food industry.

Sharing a photograph of the discovery on Facebook, the shopper revealed that the substantial piece of offcut fat was the same size as a steak, but had allegedly been obscured among the other pieces of meat in the tray.

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A Woolies customer was left disappointed after discovering a huge chunk of fat hidden in a packet of meat he purchased at his local store. Credit: Facebook.

'Well done butchers,' he wrote in the post.

'One whole chunk of fat hidden among the meat. Just fat, no meat - was devastated.’
After the post gained traction, a representative from Woolworths expressed their disappointment regarding the shopper's experience with their product.

'We pride ourselves on providing high-quality meat cuts to our customers and we’re disappointed to see this,' the spokesperson stated.

The representative added that if customers ever encounter dissatisfaction with the freshness or quality of the meat, they can return it to their local store for a refund or exchange.

It has come to light that Woolworths will be investigating the incident with their meat production partner.

However, this is not the first instance of customers being shocked at discovering undesirable objects in their food.

We previously reported that a customer discovered a ‘large piece of fatty meat’ hidden behind a packet of lamb chunks purchased at their local Woolworths store.

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths customer discovered a large piece of fat hidden amongst the cuts of meat in a packet of beef, raising concerns about food industry transparency.
• The customer shared a photograph on Facebook, revealing the substantial piece of offcut fat, and expressed their disappointment.
• A Woolworths representative expressed disappointment in the quality of the meat and stated that they pride themselves on providing high-quality meat cuts.
• Supermarkets should take customer feedback seriously and maintain transparency about their meat sources to maintain trust and safety among shoppers.

When it comes to meat products, shoppers expect only the highest standards of quality and safety.

It's one thing to simply discover an offcut that is not of the desired quality, but it's quite another to discover that it has been concealed among the other pieces, prompting the customer to ask whether such a practice is even acceptable.

Ultimately, it is important that supermarkets take customer feedback seriously and be transparent about their meat sources in order to avoid such situations.

What are your thoughts on this, folks? Have you ever had a similar experience when buying meat? Share your stories with us in the comments below!

 

[Defiant540]

With meat being more expensive than before, I choose more carefully. The container of meat gets turned upside down and viewed from all angles. But if this piece of fat was purposefully hidden that's a nasty selling trick. Yes, you can take it back, but if you discover it whilst making dinner, it's not always feasible.

can't take it back when you shop online?

 

[ChrisTasmania]

can't take it back when you shop online?

I don't know the answer to that question as I shop in store, but getting the truck back to pick up one tray of disappointing meat, would, I think, be a logistical nightmare.

 

[Ricci]

can't take it back when you shop online?

No, but you can get a full refund and then you've got the usable pieces of meat for free.