What this Aussie mum found in her frozen buy might be in your freezer too: ‘I was so turned off’

From bargains to discounts, scanning for the best prices and buying in bulk, we always look for ways to save as much money as possible. One strategy is stocking up on frozen groceries.

Instead of buying fresh fruit and veggies, we can get great savings from a bag of frozen options that will last us for quite a while.

However, what one dedicated mum found in a bag of frozen blueberries she bought from a Woolworths store in Sydney has left many concerned, to say the least.


The 34-year-old woman from Eastgardens, who preferred not to be identified, made a shocking discovery when she was preparing breakfast for her twin children this week.

‘I defrosted them in the microwave, and then I was just spooning them out into their bowls.’

That’s when she found the ‘pellet-shaped form’, which she identified as ‘animal poo’.

‘I cut it in half and looked at it...it was pretty disgusting,’ she said. ‘I was so turned off, I didn’t even want to eat myself.’


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The woman reported finding ‘animal poo’ in frozen blueberries from Woolworths. Image source: Pixabay


Woolworths explained that what happened was rare, stressing that their blueberries—grown in Chile—are carefully cleaned and checked at the factory.

The woman advised everyone to be cautious and check frozen goods themselves.

‘Check inside (the packaging) of anything frozen,’ she suggested.

‘Whether you’re defrosting or about to chuck veggies in for a stir-fry, check everything thoroughly.’


Meanwhile, Woolworths also confirmed they were in contact with the supplier and mentioned that the woman could return the product for a complete refund.

‘We haven’t received any similar complaints for our Woolworths frozen blueberries,’ the supermarket giant said.

‘Farms growing the fruit for Woolworths Frozen Blueberries are required to have pest and animal controls in place, as well as following good agricultural practices regarding the storage and handling of harvested fruit.’


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Woolworths said their frozen blueberries maintain a pest control program. Image source: Supplied


‘The manufacturing site which produces Woolworths Frozen Blueberries maintains a pest control program.’

The retailer continued: ‘Once at the factory, the blueberries undergo multiple cleaning and inspection steps, one of which includes washing the blueberries through a sanitising bath before they are frozen and packed.’


In similar news, Woolworths also faced criticism as a shopper discovered a frog in a woman’s dinner.

The incident was shared on video, with the shopper tagging Woolworths’ account. The frog was reportedly found in a bag of spinach labelled ‘ready to eat’.

Read the full story for more details.
Key Takeaways

  • A Sydney mum found what she believed to be ‘animal poo’ in a bag of frozen blueberries purchased from Woolworths.
  • The woman alerted people to check their frozen goods thoroughly before consuming them.
  • Woolworths confirmed they are investigating the matter with the supplier and offered the woman a full refund.
  • The supermarket company assured that their blueberries are grown in Chile and undergo multiple cleaning and inspection steps at the factory.
Members, have you seen anything ‘disgusting’ like this with your frozen goods from groceries? Share your experiences in the comments below!
 
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From bargains to discounts, scanning for the best prices and buying in bulk, we always look for ways to save as much money as possible. One strategy is stocking up on frozen groceries.

Instead of buying fresh fruit and veggies, we can get great savings from a bag of frozen options that will last us for quite a while.

However, what one dedicated mum found in a bag of frozen blueberries she bought from a Woolworths store in Sydney has left many concerned, to say the least.


The 34-year-old woman from Eastgardens, who preferred not to be identified, made a shocking discovery when she was preparing breakfast for her twin children this week.

‘I defrosted them in the microwave, and then I was just spooning them out into their bowls.’

That’s when she found the ‘pellet-shaped form’, which she identified as ‘animal poo’.

‘I cut it in half and looked at it...it was pretty disgusting,’ she said. ‘I was so turned off, I didn’t even want to eat myself.’


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The woman reported finding ‘animal poo’ in frozen blueberries from Woolworths. Image source: Pixabay


Woolworths explained that what happened was rare, stressing that their blueberries—grown in Chile—are carefully cleaned and checked at the factory.

The woman advised everyone to be cautious and check frozen goods themselves.

‘Check inside (the packaging) of anything frozen,’ she suggested.

‘Whether you’re defrosting or about to chuck veggies in for a stir-fry, check everything thoroughly.’


Meanwhile, Woolworths also confirmed they were in contact with the supplier and mentioned that the woman could return the product for a complete refund.

‘We haven’t received any similar complaints for our Woolworths frozen blueberries,’ the supermarket giant said.

‘Farms growing the fruit for Woolworths Frozen Blueberries are required to have pest and animal controls in place, as well as following good agricultural practices regarding the storage and handling of harvested fruit.’


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Woolworths said their frozen blueberries maintain a pest control program. Image source: Supplied


‘The manufacturing site which produces Woolworths Frozen Blueberries maintains a pest control program.’

The retailer continued: ‘Once at the factory, the blueberries undergo multiple cleaning and inspection steps, one of which includes washing the blueberries through a sanitising bath before they are frozen and packed.’


In similar news, Woolworths also faced criticism as a shopper discovered a frog in a woman’s dinner.

The incident was shared on video, with the shopper tagging Woolworths’ account. The frog was reportedly found in a bag of spinach labelled ‘ready to eat’.

Read the full story for more details.
Key Takeaways

  • A Sydney mum found what she believed to be ‘animal poo’ in a bag of frozen blueberries purchased from Woolworths.
  • The woman alerted people to check their frozen goods thoroughly before consuming them.
  • Woolworths confirmed they are investigating the matter with the supplier and offered the woman a full refund.
  • The supermarket company assured that their blueberries are grown in Chile and undergo multiple cleaning and inspection steps at the factory.
Members, have you seen anything ‘disgusting’ like this with your frozen goods from groceries? Share your experiences in the comments below!
Yuk🤢
 
A piece of something that looks like rabbit crap?

Wow! I wonder how the unnamed woman would react to a used condom or a discarded tampon in her blueberries. All hell would break loose!

Enjoying breakfast are we? 😈
😹😹
 
From bargains to discounts, scanning for the best prices and buying in bulk, we always look for ways to save as much money as possible. One strategy is stocking up on frozen groceries.

Instead of buying fresh fruit and veggies, we can get great savings from a bag of frozen options that will last us for quite a while.

However, what one dedicated mum found in a bag of frozen blueberries she bought from a Woolworths store in Sydney has left many concerned, to say the least.


The 34-year-old woman from Eastgardens, who preferred not to be identified, made a shocking discovery when she was preparing breakfast for her twin children this week.

‘I defrosted them in the microwave, and then I was just spooning them out into their bowls.’

That’s when she found the ‘pellet-shaped form’, which she identified as ‘animal poo’.

‘I cut it in half and looked at it...it was pretty disgusting,’ she said. ‘I was so turned off, I didn’t even want to eat myself.’


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The woman reported finding ‘animal poo’ in frozen blueberries from Woolworths. Image source: Pixabay


Woolworths explained that what happened was rare, stressing that their blueberries—grown in Chile—are carefully cleaned and checked at the factory.

The woman advised everyone to be cautious and check frozen goods themselves.

‘Check inside (the packaging) of anything frozen,’ she suggested.

‘Whether you’re defrosting or about to chuck veggies in for a stir-fry, check everything thoroughly.’


Meanwhile, Woolworths also confirmed they were in contact with the supplier and mentioned that the woman could return the product for a complete refund.

‘We haven’t received any similar complaints for our Woolworths frozen blueberries,’ the supermarket giant said.

‘Farms growing the fruit for Woolworths Frozen Blueberries are required to have pest and animal controls in place, as well as following good agricultural practices regarding the storage and handling of harvested fruit.’


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Woolworths said their frozen blueberries maintain a pest control program. Image source: Supplied


‘The manufacturing site which produces Woolworths Frozen Blueberries maintains a pest control program.’

The retailer continued: ‘Once at the factory, the blueberries undergo multiple cleaning and inspection steps, one of which includes washing the blueberries through a sanitising bath before they are frozen and packed.’


In similar news, Woolworths also faced criticism as a shopper discovered a frog in a woman’s dinner.

The incident was shared on video, with the shopper tagging Woolworths’ account. The frog was reportedly found in a bag of spinach labelled ‘ready to eat’.

Read the full story for more details.
Key Takeaways

  • A Sydney mum found what she believed to be ‘animal poo’ in a bag of frozen blueberries purchased from Woolworths.
  • The woman alerted people to check their frozen goods thoroughly before consuming them.
  • Woolworths confirmed they are investigating the matter with the supplier and offered the woman a full refund.
  • The supermarket company assured that their blueberries are grown in Chile and undergo multiple cleaning and inspection steps at the factory.
Members, have you seen anything ‘disgusting’ like this with your frozen goods from groceries? Share your experiences in the comments below!
My daughter bought some frozen spinach once and found a Field mouse head in it. She was going to make the spinach cob and has never had or made it again.
 
I’m probably more concerned about the sanitising bath in chemicals!
It happens with natural products, I’d be happy to find a bug in a salad
for instance - less spraying, something survived….
 
From bargains to discounts, scanning for the best prices and buying in bulk, we always look for ways to save as much money as possible. One strategy is stocking up on frozen groceries.

Instead of buying fresh fruit and veggies, we can get great savings from a bag of frozen options that will last us for quite a while.

However, what one dedicated mum found in a bag of frozen blueberries she bought from a Woolworths store in Sydney has left many concerned, to say the least.


The 34-year-old woman from Eastgardens, who preferred not to be identified, made a shocking discovery when she was preparing breakfast for her twin children this week.

‘I defrosted them in the microwave, and then I was just spooning them out into their bowls.’

That’s when she found the ‘pellet-shaped form’, which she identified as ‘animal poo’.

‘I cut it in half and looked at it...it was pretty disgusting,’ she said. ‘I was so turned off, I didn’t even want to eat myself.’


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The woman reported finding ‘animal poo’ in frozen blueberries from Woolworths. Image source: Pixabay


Woolworths explained that what happened was rare, stressing that their blueberries—grown in Chile—are carefully cleaned and checked at the factory.

The woman advised everyone to be cautious and check frozen goods themselves.

‘Check inside (the packaging) of anything frozen,’ she suggested.

‘Whether you’re defrosting or about to chuck veggies in for a stir-fry, check everything thoroughly.’


Meanwhile, Woolworths also confirmed they were in contact with the supplier and mentioned that the woman could return the product for a complete refund.

‘We haven’t received any similar complaints for our Woolworths frozen blueberries,’ the supermarket giant said.

‘Farms growing the fruit for Woolworths Frozen Blueberries are required to have pest and animal controls in place, as well as following good agricultural practices regarding the storage and handling of harvested fruit.’


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Woolworths said their frozen blueberries maintain a pest control program. Image source: Supplied


‘The manufacturing site which produces Woolworths Frozen Blueberries maintains a pest control program.’

The retailer continued: ‘Once at the factory, the blueberries undergo multiple cleaning and inspection steps, one of which includes washing the blueberries through a sanitising bath before they are frozen and packed.’


In similar news, Woolworths also faced criticism as a shopper discovered a frog in a woman’s dinner.

The incident was shared on video, with the shopper tagging Woolworths’ account. The frog was reportedly found in a bag of spinach labelled ‘ready to eat’.

Read the full story for more details.
Key Takeaways

  • A Sydney mum found what she believed to be ‘animal poo’ in a bag of frozen blueberries purchased from Woolworths.
  • The woman alerted people to check their frozen goods thoroughly before consuming them.
  • Woolworths confirmed they are investigating the matter with the supplier and offered the woman a full refund.
  • The supermarket company assured that their blueberries are grown in Chile and undergo multiple cleaning and inspection steps at the factory.
Members, have you seen anything ‘disgusting’ like this with your frozen goods from groceries? Share your experiences in the comments below!
What's wrong with the Australian product to freeze bloody Chile 🇨🇱 berries fresh food people what bullshit that is South Africa 🇿🇦 owned store 🙄 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 with substandard food 😳
 
From bargains to discounts, scanning for the best prices and buying in bulk, we always look for ways to save as much money as possible. One strategy is stocking up on frozen groceries.

Instead of buying fresh fruit and veggies, we can get great savings from a bag of frozen options that will last us for quite a while.

However, what one dedicated mum found in a bag of frozen blueberries she bought from a Woolworths store in Sydney has left many concerned, to say the least.


The 34-year-old woman from Eastgardens, who preferred not to be identified, made a shocking discovery when she was preparing breakfast for her twin children this week.

‘I defrosted them in the microwave, and then I was just spooning them out into their bowls.’

That’s when she found the ‘pellet-shaped form’, which she identified as ‘animal poo’.

‘I cut it in half and looked at it...it was pretty disgusting,’ she said. ‘I was so turned off, I didn’t even want to eat myself.’


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The woman reported finding ‘animal poo’ in frozen blueberries from Woolworths. Image source: Pixabay


Woolworths explained that what happened was rare, stressing that their blueberries—grown in Chile—are carefully cleaned and checked at the factory.

The woman advised everyone to be cautious and check frozen goods themselves.

‘Check inside (the packaging) of anything frozen,’ she suggested.

‘Whether you’re defrosting or about to chuck veggies in for a stir-fry, check everything thoroughly.’


Meanwhile, Woolworths also confirmed they were in contact with the supplier and mentioned that the woman could return the product for a complete refund.

‘We haven’t received any similar complaints for our Woolworths frozen blueberries,’ the supermarket giant said.

‘Farms growing the fruit for Woolworths Frozen Blueberries are required to have pest and animal controls in place, as well as following good agricultural practices regarding the storage and handling of harvested fruit.’


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Woolworths said their frozen blueberries maintain a pest control program. Image source: Supplied


‘The manufacturing site which produces Woolworths Frozen Blueberries maintains a pest control program.’

The retailer continued: ‘Once at the factory, the blueberries undergo multiple cleaning and inspection steps, one of which includes washing the blueberries through a sanitising bath before they are frozen and packed.’


In similar news, Woolworths also faced criticism as a shopper discovered a frog in a woman’s dinner.

The incident was shared on video, with the shopper tagging Woolworths’ account. The frog was reportedly found in a bag of spinach labelled ‘ready to eat’.

Read the full story for more details.
Key Takeaways

  • A Sydney mum found what she believed to be ‘animal poo’ in a bag of frozen blueberries purchased from Woolworths.
  • The woman alerted people to check their frozen goods thoroughly before consuming them.
  • Woolworths confirmed they are investigating the matter with the supplier and offered the woman a full refund.
  • The supermarket company assured that their blueberries are grown in Chile and undergo multiple cleaning and inspection steps at the factory.
Members, have you seen anything ‘disgusting’ like this with your frozen goods from groceries? Share your experiences in the comments below!
I have frozen blueberries from Woolworths in my freezer and looking at that “poo” looks like a piece of blueberry to me, I’ll be checking mine real good before throwing them in the blender/muffin mix
 
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I have frozen blueberries from Woolworths in my freezer and looking at that “poo” looks like a piece of blueberry to me, I’ll be checking mine real good before throwing them in the blender/muffin mix
I buy frozen blueberries at our farmers market never any problems and only $20 a Kilo
 
From bargains to discounts, scanning for the best prices and buying in bulk, we always look for ways to save as much money as possible. One strategy is stocking up on frozen groceries.

Instead of buying fresh fruit and veggies, we can get great savings from a bag of frozen options that will last us for quite a while.

However, what one dedicated mum found in a bag of frozen blueberries she bought from a Woolworths store in Sydney has left many concerned, to say the least.


The 34-year-old woman from Eastgardens, who preferred not to be identified, made a shocking discovery when she was preparing breakfast for her twin children this week.

‘I defrosted them in the microwave, and then I was just spooning them out into their bowls.’

That’s when she found the ‘pellet-shaped form’, which she identified as ‘animal poo’.

‘I cut it in half and looked at it...it was pretty disgusting,’ she said. ‘I was so turned off, I didn’t even want to eat myself.’


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The woman reported finding ‘animal poo’ in frozen blueberries from Woolworths. Image source: Pixabay


Woolworths explained that what happened was rare, stressing that their blueberries—grown in Chile—are carefully cleaned and checked at the factory.

The woman advised everyone to be cautious and check frozen goods themselves.

‘Check inside (the packaging) of anything frozen,’ she suggested.

‘Whether you’re defrosting or about to chuck veggies in for a stir-fry, check everything thoroughly.’


Meanwhile, Woolworths also confirmed they were in contact with the supplier and mentioned that the woman could return the product for a complete refund.

‘We haven’t received any similar complaints for our Woolworths frozen blueberries,’ the supermarket giant said.

‘Farms growing the fruit for Woolworths Frozen Blueberries are required to have pest and animal controls in place, as well as following good agricultural practices regarding the storage and handling of harvested fruit.’


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Woolworths said their frozen blueberries maintain a pest control program. Image source: Supplied


‘The manufacturing site which produces Woolworths Frozen Blueberries maintains a pest control program.’

The retailer continued: ‘Once at the factory, the blueberries undergo multiple cleaning and inspection steps, one of which includes washing the blueberries through a sanitising bath before they are frozen and packed.’


In similar news, Woolworths also faced criticism as a shopper discovered a frog in a woman’s dinner.

The incident was shared on video, with the shopper tagging Woolworths’ account. The frog was reportedly found in a bag of spinach labelled ‘ready to eat’.

Read the full story for more details.
Key Takeaways

  • A Sydney mum found what she believed to be ‘animal poo’ in a bag of frozen blueberries purchased from Woolworths.
  • The woman alerted people to check their frozen goods thoroughly before consuming them.
  • Woolworths confirmed they are investigating the matter with the supplier and offered the woman a full refund.
  • The supermarket company assured that their blueberries are grown in Chile and undergo multiple cleaning and inspection steps at the factory.
Members, have you seen anything ‘disgusting’ like this with your frozen goods from groceries? Share your experiences in the comments below!
That must be why Woolies is cheaper than Coles ........!
 
From bargains to discounts, scanning for the best prices and buying in bulk, we always look for ways to save as much money as possible. One strategy is stocking up on frozen groceries.

Instead of buying fresh fruit and veggies, we can get great savings from a bag of frozen options that will last us for quite a while.

However, what one dedicated mum found in a bag of frozen blueberries she bought from a Woolworths store in Sydney has left many concerned, to say the least.


The 34-year-old woman from Eastgardens, who preferred not to be identified, made a shocking discovery when she was preparing breakfast for her twin children this week.

‘I defrosted them in the microwave, and then I was just spooning them out into their bowls.’

That’s when she found the ‘pellet-shaped form’, which she identified as ‘animal poo’.

‘I cut it in half and looked at it...it was pretty disgusting,’ she said. ‘I was so turned off, I didn’t even want to eat myself.’


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The woman reported finding ‘animal poo’ in frozen blueberries from Woolworths. Image source: Pixabay


Woolworths explained that what happened was rare, stressing that their blueberries—grown in Chile—are carefully cleaned and checked at the factory.

The woman advised everyone to be cautious and check frozen goods themselves.

‘Check inside (the packaging) of anything frozen,’ she suggested.

‘Whether you’re defrosting or about to chuck veggies in for a stir-fry, check everything thoroughly.’


Meanwhile, Woolworths also confirmed they were in contact with the supplier and mentioned that the woman could return the product for a complete refund.

‘We haven’t received any similar complaints for our Woolworths frozen blueberries,’ the supermarket giant said.

‘Farms growing the fruit for Woolworths Frozen Blueberries are required to have pest and animal controls in place, as well as following good agricultural practices regarding the storage and handling of harvested fruit.’


View attachment 33455
Woolworths said their frozen blueberries maintain a pest control program. Image source: Supplied


‘The manufacturing site which produces Woolworths Frozen Blueberries maintains a pest control program.’

The retailer continued: ‘Once at the factory, the blueberries undergo multiple cleaning and inspection steps, one of which includes washing the blueberries through a sanitising bath before they are frozen and packed.’


In similar news, Woolworths also faced criticism as a shopper discovered a frog in a woman’s dinner.

The incident was shared on video, with the shopper tagging Woolworths’ account. The frog was reportedly found in a bag of spinach labelled ‘ready to eat’.

Read the full story for more details.
Key Takeaways

  • A Sydney mum found what she believed to be ‘animal poo’ in a bag of frozen blueberries purchased from Woolworths.
  • The woman alerted people to check their frozen goods thoroughly before consuming them.
  • Woolworths confirmed they are investigating the matter with the supplier and offered the woman a full refund.
  • The supermarket company assured that their blueberries are grown in Chile and undergo multiple cleaning and inspection steps at the factory.
Members, have you seen anything ‘disgusting’ like this with your frozen goods from groceries? Share your experiences in the comments below!
Why Chile Woollies? Can't you get them grown here cheaper than getting them grown, picked, washed, packed and sent over here to OZ? This is what is wrong with the world too many stupid ideas of where to grow things and how cheap it is.
Don't know what a nice blueberry tastes like anyway, my area only gets the sour out of everything - no wonder i don't eat fruit too much!
 
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What's wrong with the Australian product to freeze bloody Chile 🇨🇱 berries fresh food people what bullshit that is South Africa 🇿🇦 owned store 🙄 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 with substandard food 😳
My sentiments exactly - you know you are going to get rubbish in the imported produce, frozen or "fresh" - most come from 3rd world countries - SE Asia, China via NZ without any checks and balances - Buy Australian people - sure it is a bit dearer in price but at least you are keeping an Aussie family on the land. Chinese are buying up family properties cheaply around Australia and produce is sent to China for processing, then re=exported back to Australia for our selection! They will own the whole of Aussie food bowls if we are not vigilant. We do not need to worry about an invasion - we already being raped. Going "Green" what rubbish Albo - how many carbon miles were involved just in that 1 packet of blueberries???
 

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