The world of grocery shopping is full of surprises, but not all are pleasant. For many of us, quality is paramount when purchasing food.

We expect our hard-earned money to buy us the best, or at least what we've been promised. So, when something goes awry, it's more than just a minor inconvenience—a breach of trust.

This sentiment was echoed by a group of ALDI shoppers who recently voiced their dismay over a meat product that left them feeling cheated and disgusted.

The uproar began with a social media post in which a shopper expressed her frustration with a pack of lamb souvlaki meat.

She said the meat was more fat than flesh and utterly unfit for her planned meal.

'So annoyed,' she wrote.

ALDI customers were unhappy with their lamb souvlaki meat, calling it too fatty and partly inedible. Credit: Facebook

‘You can't tell in this photo due to the sauce covering everything (you also couldn’t tell in the bag before it was open), but the meat on the chopping board is ALL fat,’

‘Literally half the lamb souvlaki strips could not be eaten, and they were heavy white fat with a slither of lamb attached,’

‘Now, I know lamb is a fatty meat, but that is disgraceful for $14. I don't even have enough to make the meal anymore.’

The post struck a chord with the community, as others chimed in with their tales of meaty woe.

Many agreed that the meat was tough and fatty and not at all pleasant to eat.

‘Happened to us last time we got it too. It was super hard and not nice to eat, it wasn't the best bits, and it didn't melt out,’ one commented.

‘We got this too, and it almost all ended up in the bin.’ another added.

Some even reported finding large veins in the meat, leading them to discard the entire purchase.

‘I had the same issue; it was absolutely disgusting. Some had massive veins attached too. I threw the lot in the bin, ’ a shopper lamented.

The disappointment was evident, with comments highlighted both the financial loss and the compromised quality of the product.

‘They cover these cuts with lovely coloured spices, so you think they're going to be nice,’ one said.

Shoppers recounted their unfortunate purchases of lamb shoulders and other cuts from different supermarkets, all marred by excessive gristle and fat.

‘Had the same thing at Coles the other day, bought what we thought was a nice lamb shoulder... wrong. Full of gristle and fat,’ one stated.

‘The one I got from Woollies was like this too. I'll never buy it again from anywhere. Complete waste of money.’ another noted.

Despite the widespread discontent, there were voices of dissent.

Some shoppers defended the lamb souvlaki, attributing the issues to the nature of the cut or the cooking method.

‘It's just a fatty cut of lamb that needs rendering when cooking,’ one said.

‘Personally, that's the best bits,’ a second commented.

‘We actually had this tonight. We really enjoyed it. Maybe you just got a fatty batch.’ a third shared.

‘Can't believe some people are like 'I threw it in the bin'. Animals have fat. Eat a salad instead then.’ a different person shared.

‘I just feed those bits to my husband,’ one joked.

While the spokesperson did not address the specific complaints about the lamb souvlaki, they reiterated ALDI's policy that allows customers to return any unsatisfactory product for a refund or replacement.

‘We encourage customers to provide feedback to Aldi directly through our help centre so we can investigate this allegation,’ the spokesperson said.

Similarly, a mother was equally shocked to find discoloured beef mince still within its expiry date.

The product, a ‘500g package of Five Star Jindurra Station Beef Mince’ from ALDI, sparked a discussion on social media. You can read more about it here.

Key Takeaways

• ALDI customers expressed their dissatisfaction over their purchase of lamb souvlaki meat, describing it as overly fatty and inedible in parts.
• The social media post regarding the meat sparked a divided reaction, with some defending the product and others sharing similar disappointing experiences.
• The discontent spilled over to comparisons with other supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths, with some customers vowing not to rebuy pre-cut meat.
• An ALDI spokesperson confirmed that customers are encouraged to return any unsatisfactory product for a refund or replacement and to provide feedback directly to ALDI.

Have you ever encountered a similar issue with a meat product? How did you handle it? Did you find a satisfactory resolution? Let us know in the comments below.

 

[rehandra]

On at least two occasions I have gone and found an assistant to show her that the meat (still within date) was blue looking. On both occasions this was early morning and was the top packet of meat so I just do not understand why the staff are not checking when they put the product on the shelves to see the meat is still ok for consumption. On both occasions the staff member just nodded and took the meat away. I might add I have seen the same at Coles; meat that is off or going off.

 

[Isis]

Their meat is touch and go. A more expensive hamburger was so gristly it stretched like elastic, gave it to the dog.

 

[Clancieblue]

I would suggest that you think before buying the Lasagna, around $8 a tray from the freezer. I fancied some and couldn't be bothered making it. It was the worst excuse for a product I have ever tried. 2 mouthfuls and the whole lot went in the bin.

 

[Luckyus]

And not one person took it back to where they bought it?

 

[havingadoggyday]

On at least two occasions I have gone and found an assistant to show her that the meat (still within date) was blue looking. On both occasions this was early morning and was the top packet of meat so I just do not understand why the staff are not checking when they put the product on the shelves to see the meat is still ok for consumption. On both occasions the staff member just nodded and took the meat away. I might add I have seen the same at Coles; meat that is off or going off.

Yep not sure if it's the closeness to the fluro lights but the rump medallions at Coles ate nearly all brown and just put out.Nobody will buy meat like that surely.The chicken breast packets at Coles are all huge now and not looking as whit or pink like normal.Maybe it's the poor animals and chickens that are being used.Their diet,age, conditions they are in
I don't know but I have noticed these both at Coles and have been buying there for years without problem
The lamb steaks are also super super grizzly too.Turn the packet over and you will be shocked

 

[Fat&fancy]

When you're a vegetarian, you don't have to worry

 

[havingadoggyday]

When you're a vegetarian, you don't have to worry

I agree,but some of us don't do well on a vegetarian diet and need meat

 

[Fat&fancy]

I agree,but some of us don't do well on a vegetarian diet and need meat

I was talking about myself, what others do is none of my business.