It was set to be a relaxing evening –- gathering with extended family to enjoy a nice Australian summertime treat.

But an unsuspecting Woolworths shopper, Amy, was shocked when the popular buy ‘exploded’ in her kitchen!

The shopper from Schofields, Sydney took to the supermarket’s Facebook page to report the bizarre incident, writing 'Spending hours cleaning up an exploded watermelon was not the way we wanted to spend our Christmas.'

Amy had purchased the watermelon on Christmas Eve, with plans to cut it up and enjoy it the following day.

'Tonight while relaxing in front of the TV we heard a bang and running water in the kitchen and so rushed in only to find the watermelon had exploded everywhere.'

'The watermelon which we purchased for $26, appears to have been rotting away for quite some time. Woolworths Schofields are not The Fresh Food People.'

The watermelon seemed to 'explode' while being stored on the kitchen counter. Credit: Facebook.

Further, she expressed how her family was 'very disappointed' with the incident.

Amy also included photos of the soggy mess covering her kitchen surfaces. Red watermelon was spread across her benchtop, drawers, and floor. Yikes!

The post has captured the attention of a Woolworths representative who expressed the retailer's 'disappointment', extending their apologies.

The spokesperson said: 'Please be assured that your valued feedback has been forwarded to our Products Team to reduce the likelihood of this happening again in the future.'

'Please know you’re most welcome to return to our Schofields store with your receipt as our friendly team at the service desk will assist you with a full refund and replacement under our Fresh or Free Guarantee.'

'We hope this helps and that your future experiences with Woolies are positive. Thanks for your time.'

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths shopper was shocked to discover an exploded watermelon in her kitchen, which was purchased at Woolworths Schofields in Sydney.
• The shopper shared photos of the cleanup, showing the red watermelon spread across her benchtop, drawers and floor.
• The response from Woolworths on the shopper's post was explained by a team member, stating they were disappointed to hear of the situation and further offered a full refund and replacement under their Fresh or Free Guarantee.

While it's true that the stress from the grocery runs for the holiday preparations is over, we can still learn a few things from Amy's story - namely that you have to be extra careful when shopping for produce at the supermarket.

As a general rule of thumb when it comes to choosing produce, the best ones to look for are the ones that are firm, have the least number of brown spots, and appear the freshest. Also, don't ever rely on the 'sell by' dates that stores put on produce!

And as always, if you purchase any produce from Woollies and it’s not as fresh as you expect, then send it back to the store with your receipt to take advantage of the Fresh or Free Guarantee.

There you have it, folks! Have you experienced a similar incident before? Share your stories with us in the comments below!

 

[Suzanne rose]

I read the same response all the time.

The spokesperson said: 'Please be assured that your valued feedback has been forwarded to our Products Team to reduce the likelihood of this happening again in the future.'

Do they actually follow up !!!

I've had a problem with Coles white sliced bread.
I have noticed white patches on the bread. I first came upon this problem maybe 6 weeks ago and thought it was how thetmy were making the bread.

The problem has worsted and my married daughter also noticed this problem and saw others posting it on line, with one comment from Coles saying sorry for this and how they appreciate feedback and will look into it.
That post was 8 weeks ago.

I called them on Monday and was told the same thing, they did refund me for the last 2 orders.

I asked where I can send photos but they were not interested, they said it was OK.

 

[riskydave]

It's because the bread is old when you get it, it is nearly out of date, regardless of the date tag.

 

[riskydave]

It was set to be a relaxing evening –- gathering with extended family to enjoy a nice Australian summertime treat.

But an unsuspecting Woolworths shopper, Amy, was shocked when the popular buy ‘exploded’ in her kitchen!

The shopper from Schofields, Sydney took to the supermarket’s Facebook page to report the bizarre incident, writing 'Spending hours cleaning up an exploded watermelon was not the way we wanted to spend our Christmas.'

Amy had purchased the watermelon on Christmas Eve, with plans to cut it up and enjoy it the following day.

'Tonight while relaxing in front of the TV we heard a bang and running water in the kitchen and so rushed in only to find the watermelon had exploded everywhere.'

'The watermelon which we purchased for $26, appears to have been rotting away for quite some time. Woolworths Schofields are not The Fresh Food People.'

The watermelon seemed to 'explode' while being stored on the kitchen counter. Credit: Facebook.

Further, she expressed how her family was 'very disappointed' with the incident.

Amy also included photos of the soggy mess covering her kitchen surfaces. Red watermelon was spread across her benchtop, drawers, and floor. Yikes!

The post has captured the attention of a Woolworths representative who expressed the retailer's 'disappointment', extending their apologies.

The spokesperson said: 'Please be assured that your valued feedback has been forwarded to our Products Team to reduce the likelihood of this happening again in the future.'

'Please know you’re most welcome to return to our Schofields store with your receipt as our friendly team at the service desk will assist you with a full refund and replacement under our Fresh or Free Guarantee.'

'We hope this helps and that your future experiences with Woolies are positive. Thanks for your time.'

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths shopper was shocked to discover an exploded watermelon in her kitchen, which was purchased at Woolworths Schofields in Sydney.
• The shopper shared photos of the cleanup, showing the red watermelon spread across her benchtop, drawers and floor.
• The response from Woolworths on the shopper's post was explained by a team member, stating they were disappointed to hear of the situation and further offered a full refund and replacement under their Fresh or Free Guarantee.

While it's true that the stress from the grocery runs for the holiday preparations is over, we can still learn a few things from Amy's story - namely that you have to be extra careful when shopping for produce at the supermarket.

As a general rule of thumb when it comes to choosing produce, the best ones to look for are the ones that are firm, have the least number of brown spots, and appear the freshest. Also, don't ever rely on the 'sell by' dates that stores put on produce!

And as always, if you purchase any produce from Woollies and it’s not as fresh as you expect, then send it back to the store with your receipt to take advantage of the Fresh or Free Guarantee.

There you have it, folks! Have you experienced a similar incident before? Share your stories with us in the comments below!

Coles Schofield is ripping you off, we buy our watermelons from the farmer at the side of the road and pay 6 dollars so don't let Coles say they are Down Down Down lower prices, they are UP UP UP for their share holders.

 

[Ian Crane-Luff]

It was set to be a relaxing evening –- gathering with extended family to enjoy a nice Australian summertime treat.

But an unsuspecting Woolworths shopper, Amy, was shocked when the popular buy ‘exploded’ in her kitchen!

The shopper from Schofields, Sydney took to the supermarket’s Facebook page to report the bizarre incident, writing 'Spending hours cleaning up an exploded watermelon was not the way we wanted to spend our Christmas.'

Amy had purchased the watermelon on Christmas Eve, with plans to cut it up and enjoy it the following day.

'Tonight while relaxing in front of the TV we heard a bang and running water in the kitchen and so rushed in only to find the watermelon had exploded everywhere.'

'The watermelon which we purchased for $26, appears to have been rotting away for quite some time. Woolworths Schofields are not The Fresh Food People.'

The watermelon seemed to 'explode' while being stored on the kitchen counter. Credit: Facebook.

Further, she expressed how her family was 'very disappointed' with the incident.

Amy also included photos of the soggy mess covering her kitchen surfaces. Red watermelon was spread across her benchtop, drawers, and floor. Yikes!

The post has captured the attention of a Woolworths representative who expressed the retailer's 'disappointment', extending their apologies.

The spokesperson said: 'Please be assured that your valued feedback has been forwarded to our Products Team to reduce the likelihood of this happening again in the future.'

'Please know you’re most welcome to return to our Schofields store with your receipt as our friendly team at the service desk will assist you with a full refund and replacement under our Fresh or Free Guarantee.'

'We hope this helps and that your future experiences with Woolies are positive. Thanks for your time.'

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths shopper was shocked to discover an exploded watermelon in her kitchen, which was purchased at Woolworths Schofields in Sydney.
• The shopper shared photos of the cleanup, showing the red watermelon spread across her benchtop, drawers and floor.
• The response from Woolworths on the shopper's post was explained by a team member, stating they were disappointed to hear of the situation and further offered a full refund and replacement under their Fresh or Free Guarantee.

While it's true that the stress from the grocery runs for the holiday preparations is over, we can still learn a few things from Amy's story - namely that you have to be extra careful when shopping for produce at the supermarket.

As a general rule of thumb when it comes to choosing produce, the best ones to look for are the ones that are firm, have the least number of brown spots, and appear the freshest. Also, don't ever rely on the 'sell by' dates that stores put on produce!

And as always, if you purchase any produce from Woollies and it’s not as fresh as you expect, then send it back to the store with your receipt to take advantage of the Fresh or Free Guarantee.

There you have it, folks! Have you experienced a similar incident before? Share your stories with us in the comments below!

Produce workers are told if by their managers if the produce looks ok on the outside display it for sale regardless of knowing it to be rotten. I know someone who worked for Woolworths who left for just this reason.

 

[Cattersfan]

When choosing whole watermelon, gently tap on the skin with a knuckle ..listen for a nice even, solid sound. If it sounds hollow, leave it!

 

[Suzanne rose]

It's because the bread is old when you get it, it is nearly out of date, regardless of the date tag.

No it is really fresh , very soft, there is alot about this happening online with no explanation.

It doesn't smell like mould

 

[Sloopy]

Coles Schofield is ripping you off, we buy our watermelons from the farmer at the side of the road and pay 6 dollars so don't let Coles say they are Down Down Down lower prices, they are UP UP UP for their share holders.

...except it was Woolworths Schofield!

 

[rachtrex]

It was set to be a relaxing evening –- gathering with extended family to enjoy a nice Australian summertime treat.

But an unsuspecting Woolworths shopper, Amy, was shocked when the popular buy ‘exploded’ in her kitchen!

The shopper from Schofields, Sydney took to the supermarket’s Facebook page to report the bizarre incident, writing 'Spending hours cleaning up an exploded watermelon was not the way we wanted to spend our Christmas.'

Amy had purchased the watermelon on Christmas Eve, with plans to cut it up and enjoy it the following day.

'Tonight while relaxing in front of the TV we heard a bang and running water in the kitchen and so rushed in only to find the watermelon had exploded everywhere.'

'The watermelon which we purchased for $26, appears to have been rotting away for quite some time. Woolworths Schofields are not The Fresh Food People.'

The watermelon seemed to 'explode' while being stored on the kitchen counter. Credit: Facebook.

Further, she expressed how her family was 'very disappointed' with the incident.

Amy also included photos of the soggy mess covering her kitchen surfaces. Red watermelon was spread across her benchtop, drawers, and floor. Yikes!

The post has captured the attention of a Woolworths representative who expressed the retailer's 'disappointment', extending their apologies.

The spokesperson said: 'Please be assured that your valued feedback has been forwarded to our Products Team to reduce the likelihood of this happening again in the future.'

'Please know you’re most welcome to return to our Schofields store with your receipt as our friendly team at the service desk will assist you with a full refund and replacement under our Fresh or Free Guarantee.'

'We hope this helps and that your future experiences with Woolies are positive. Thanks for your time.'

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths shopper was shocked to discover an exploded watermelon in her kitchen, which was purchased at Woolworths Schofields in Sydney.
• The shopper shared photos of the cleanup, showing the red watermelon spread across her benchtop, drawers and floor.
• The response from Woolworths on the shopper's post was explained by a team member, stating they were disappointed to hear of the situation and further offered a full refund and replacement under their Fresh or Free Guarantee.

While it's true that the stress from the grocery runs for the holiday preparations is over, we can still learn a few things from Amy's story - namely that you have to be extra careful when shopping for produce at the supermarket.

As a general rule of thumb when it comes to choosing produce, the best ones to look for are the ones that are firm, have the least number of brown spots, and appear the freshest. Also, don't ever rely on the 'sell by' dates that stores put on produce!

And as always, if you purchase any produce from Woollies and it’s not as fresh as you expect, then send it back to the store with your receipt to take advantage of the Fresh or Free Guarantee.

There you have it, folks! Have you experienced a similar incident before? Share your stories with us in the comments below!

 

[rachtrex]

Look I know a Sailor who worked on the ships that transports fruit and vegies from overseas he said they have got a nerve calling them fresh because he said in the ships, they can be in cold storage for over 6 months. so, stop believing it fresh

 

[Suzanne rose]

Look I know a Sailor who worked on the ships that transports fruit and vegies from overseas he said they have got a nerve calling them fresh because he said in the ships, they can be in cold storage for over 6 months. so, stop believing it fresh

I thought everyone knew this. Even produce grown in Australia are kept refrigerated.

I heard they do this to make sure we don't completely run out of food

Fresh is when you buy it straight from the farms or grow it yourself

 

[Macarj]

We have a weekly farmers market in Launceston Tasmania I buy my fruit and veg there and it is fresh

 

[puzzle solver]

It's because the bread is old when you get it, it is nearly out of date, regardless of the date tag.

Looks like mould or it's been frozen at one stage before you purchased it

 

[MindyMac]

When choosing whole watermelon, gently tap on the skin with a knuckle ..listen for a nice even, solid sound. If it sounds hollow, leave it!

I use to tap the watermelons and listen for the sound. Watermelons were affordable in the 1990's and before. Then, the price just got out-of-control. I haven't had watermelon for several years now, even cut watermelon because it's just too expensive. I remember paying 3-4 cents per kilo. Long gone are those days and it's all because of so much fruit & veggies being thrown away because they have a few marks. Long gone are all the many fruit markets that sold the fruits & vegetables.

 

[goodmorning]

we need more farmers markets i have one but it isn't near me i have to travel 30min so I only go every 2nd week. but then there are people that are lazy and would still go to the supermarket then complain about what they are getting

 

[Defiant540]

It was set to be a relaxing evening –- gathering with extended family to enjoy a nice Australian summertime treat.

But an unsuspecting Woolworths shopper, Amy, was shocked when the popular buy ‘exploded’ in her kitchen!

The shopper from Schofields, Sydney took to the supermarket’s Facebook page to report the bizarre incident, writing 'Spending hours cleaning up an exploded watermelon was not the way we wanted to spend our Christmas.'

Amy had purchased the watermelon on Christmas Eve, with plans to cut it up and enjoy it the following day.

'Tonight while relaxing in front of the TV we heard a bang and running water in the kitchen and so rushed in only to find the watermelon had exploded everywhere.'

'The watermelon which we purchased for $26, appears to have been rotting away for quite some time. Woolworths Schofields are not The Fresh Food People.'

The watermelon seemed to 'explode' while being stored on the kitchen counter. Credit: Facebook.

Further, she expressed how her family was 'very disappointed' with the incident.

Amy also included photos of the soggy mess covering her kitchen surfaces. Red watermelon was spread across her benchtop, drawers, and floor. Yikes!

The post has captured the attention of a Woolworths representative who expressed the retailer's 'disappointment', extending their apologies.

The spokesperson said: 'Please be assured that your valued feedback has been forwarded to our Products Team to reduce the likelihood of this happening again in the future.'

'Please know you’re most welcome to return to our Schofields store with your receipt as our friendly team at the service desk will assist you with a full refund and replacement under our Fresh or Free Guarantee.'

'We hope this helps and that your future experiences with Woolies are positive. Thanks for your time.'

Key Takeaways

• A Woolworths shopper was shocked to discover an exploded watermelon in her kitchen, which was purchased at Woolworths Schofields in Sydney.
• The shopper shared photos of the cleanup, showing the red watermelon spread across her benchtop, drawers and floor.
• The response from Woolworths on the shopper's post was explained by a team member, stating they were disappointed to hear of the situation and further offered a full refund and replacement under their Fresh or Free Guarantee.

While it's true that the stress from the grocery runs for the holiday preparations is over, we can still learn a few things from Amy's story - namely that you have to be extra careful when shopping for produce at the supermarket.

As a general rule of thumb when it comes to choosing produce, the best ones to look for are the ones that are firm, have the least number of brown spots, and appear the freshest. Also, don't ever rely on the 'sell by' dates that stores put on produce!

And as always, if you purchase any produce from Woollies and it’s not as fresh as you expect, then send it back to the store with your receipt to take advantage of the Fresh or Free Guarantee.

There you have it, folks! Have you experienced a similar incident before? Share your stories with us in the comments below!

did you microwave it? if so did you punch a hole in the skin first?