Woolworths shopper’s revolting find in her salad sparks outrage

Picture this: you're walking through the supermarket, minding your own business and looking for that perfect salad mix for dinner. Finally, you nab one and go home, looking forward to tasting it. You bite into your salad and there's something gross and chewy...wait a minute, is that a bandaid?

Unfortunately, this scenario played out recently when a mortified shopper made the shocking discovery of a bandaid mixed in with her Potato, Egg and Bacon salad from Woolworths.



The gruesome discovery was made after the customer had already started eating the salad, leaving her 'absolutely disgusted'.

The customer took action immediately, returning to the store (Lismore Square, Northern Rivers, NSW) and reporting the incident, hoping that products with the same batch number, H1201, would be removed from the shelves.

To her horror, the items were still being sold.


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The shopper was disgusted by her revolting discovery while eating a salad she purchased from her local Woolworths store. Credit: Facebook.



Sharing on Facebook, the customer recalled her experience, claiming that her local Woolies staff members did not act on her report.

'I go into the store five hours after the report was made to find that they are still selling the product with the exact same batch number. Not good enough,' she wrote.

'Absolutely disgusted with the lack of care or response from Woolworths today.'



Pictures that accompanied the post showed a bright blue bandaid coated in mayonnaise.

She also shared a photo of the items still displayed and sold to other customers.


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The items were still being sold despite the complaint that the customer filed after her 'unhygienic' find. Credit: Facebook.



The incident was met with shock, with other customers commenting that it was 'so gross' and 'not good enough’.

One shopper wrote: 'OMG that is disgusting.'

'That’s just not good enough,' another added.

A third commented: 'And perhaps that chunk of bacon you were enjoying wasn't bacon after all, just saying.'



A Woolworths representative said that they were unaware of any other bandaid reports and were investigating the incident with their supplier.

The spokesperson said: 'We take food safety very seriously, and we’re concerned by this customer’s experience.'

'We are investigating this incident with our potato salad supplier and we’re not aware of any other reports of this nature.'

'We have been in contact with the customer and have provided them with a refund.'

Food safety is a major concern in Australia and is regulated by both the federal and state governments. In accordance with the Food Standards Code, all food that is sold in Australia must meet the national food safety requirements, including temperature control and hygiene regulations.

In addition, supermarkets must also ensure that any ready-to-eat food on their shelves is from suppliers who comply with the requisite safety and hygiene standards. In this case, those standards were obviously not met.



The fact that a contaminated product was sold in Woolworths highlights the importance of stringent adherence to food safety regulations. Furthermore, it shows that food safety regulations in Australia must be developed and implemented with a view to preventing such incidents from occurring.

As a result, companies should ensure that all products meet the minimum Australian standards for food safety and should be inspected thoroughly at regular intervals. Meanwhile, the public must be vigilant and return any products that do not meet the standards or show any signs of contamination.



It’s difficult to know for certain what caused the bandaid to be found in this Woolworths Potato, Egg and Bacon salad, but there are several potential causes that give us an insight into how such contamination could occur.

One likely cause is disparities in hygiene and cleanliness standards between the food production process and packaging. If hygiene or safety standards are not stringently adhered to, foreign objects have the potential to make their way into food. Poor record-keeping, poor facility design and poor training of staff can all contribute to the likelihood of contamination.



Another potential culprit is human error. Many food-related incidents are caused by people making mistakes; for example, mishandling food items can easily lead to contamination, whether through dropping an object into the food, or not disposing of a sanitary item appropriately.

Had the bandaid been properly reported by the staff member, and subsequently, the fact that it was missing by the end of their shift, this incident likely could have been avoided.

These avenues of investigation remind us that improved food safety protocols are essential to reducing the likelihood of such incidents in the future.



Members, this story is a timely reminder to always check the food you buy. However, in this case, it’s impossible to know what is in our food unless we have seen it being prepared from start to finish.

In light of this news, Woolworths shoppers should remain vigilant and report anything that looks out of the ordinary.

Key Takeaways

  • A customer discovered a bandaid in her Woolworths Potato, Egg, and Bacon salad.
  • The customer reported the incident to Woolworths and went back to the store five hours later to find the same product batch still on sale.
  • Other shoppers expressed shock and disgust at the discovery.
  • Woolworths responded by providing a refund to the customer and assured them that they take food safety very seriously.



Members, it’s never good to experience something like this, so please share your thoughts and experiences with us in the comments below. We would love to hear from you!
 
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A number of years ago now but 4 of us had been to woolies and bought chicken and salads for a meal. It was a packet lettuce mix that had been washed. We were eating when one of us bit into a dirty brown band aid that was in the lettuce. Appetite spoilt along with the meal. Returned to the woolies store with the evidence and remaining product, store manager issued an apology and said it was a supplier and should have been using blue band aids, he refunded for the meal and was meant to report the incident. Never heard anymore from woolies. So this is not the first time woolies have heard of it happening.
 
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Picture this: you're walking through the supermarket, minding your own business and looking for that perfect salad mix for dinner. Finally, you nab one and go home, looking forward to tasting it. You bite into your salad and there's something gross and chewy...wait a minute, is that a bandaid?

Unfortunately, this scenario played out recently when a mortified shopper made the shocking discovery of a bandaid mixed in with her Potato, Egg and Bacon salad from Woolworths.



The gruesome discovery was made after the customer had already started eating the salad, leaving her 'absolutely disgusted'.

The customer took action immediately, returning to the store (Lismore Square, Northern Rivers, NSW) and reporting the incident, hoping that products with the same batch number, H1201, would be removed from the shelves.

To her horror, the items were still being sold.


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The shopper was disgusted by her revolting discovery while eating a salad she purchased from her local Woolworths store. Credit: Facebook.



Sharing on Facebook, the customer recalled her experience, claiming that her local Woolies staff members did not act on her report.

'I go into the store five hours after the report was made to find that they are still selling the product with the exact same batch number. Not good enough,' she wrote.

'Absolutely disgusted with the lack of care or response from Woolworths today.'



Pictures that accompanied the post showed a bright blue bandaid coated in mayonnaise.

She also shared a photo of the items still displayed and sold to other customers.


43488df48f9d68d040f375176be44ebf

The items were still being sold despite the complaint that the customer filed after her 'unhygienic' find. Credit: Facebook.



The incident was met with shock, with other customers commenting that it was 'so gross' and 'not good enough’.

One shopper wrote: 'OMG that is disgusting.'

'That’s just not good enough,' another added.

A third commented: 'And perhaps that chunk of bacon you were enjoying wasn't bacon after all, just saying.'



A Woolworths representative said that they were unaware of any other bandaid reports and were investigating the incident with their supplier.

The spokesperson said: 'We take food safety very seriously, and we’re concerned by this customer’s experience.'

'We are investigating this incident with our potato salad supplier and we’re not aware of any other reports of this nature.'

'We have been in contact with the customer and have provided them with a refund.'

Food safety is a major concern in Australia and is regulated by both the federal and state governments. In accordance with the Food Standards Code, all food that is sold in Australia must meet the national food safety requirements, including temperature control and hygiene regulations.

In addition, supermarkets must also ensure that any ready-to-eat food on their shelves is from suppliers who comply with the requisite safety and hygiene standards. In this case, those standards were obviously not met.



The fact that a contaminated product was sold in Woolworths highlights the importance of stringent adherence to food safety regulations. Furthermore, it shows that food safety regulations in Australia must be developed and implemented with a view to preventing such incidents from occurring.

As a result, companies should ensure that all products meet the minimum Australian standards for food safety and should be inspected thoroughly at regular intervals. Meanwhile, the public must be vigilant and return any products that do not meet the standards or show any signs of contamination.



It’s difficult to know for certain what caused the bandaid to be found in this Woolworths Potato, Egg and Bacon salad, but there are several potential causes that give us an insight into how such contamination could occur.

One likely cause is disparities in hygiene and cleanliness standards between the food production process and packaging. If hygiene or safety standards are not stringently adhered to, foreign objects have the potential to make their way into food. Poor record-keeping, poor facility design and poor training of staff can all contribute to the likelihood of contamination.



Another potential culprit is human error. Many food-related incidents are caused by people making mistakes; for example, mishandling food items can easily lead to contamination, whether through dropping an object into the food, or not disposing of a sanitary item appropriately.

Had the bandaid been properly reported by the staff member, and subsequently, the fact that it was missing by the end of their shift, this incident likely could have been avoided.

These avenues of investigation remind us that improved food safety protocols are essential to reducing the likelihood of such incidents in the future.



Members, this story is a timely reminder to always check the food you buy. However, in this case, it’s impossible to know what is in our food unless we have seen it being prepared from start to finish.

In light of this news, Woolworths shoppers should remain vigilant and report anything that looks out of the ordinary.

Key Takeaways

  • A customer discovered a bandaid in her Woolworths Potato, Egg, and Bacon salad.
  • The customer reported the incident to Woolworths and went back to the store five hours later to find the same product batch still on sale.
  • Other shoppers expressed shock and disgust at the discovery.
  • Woolworths responded by providing a refund to the customer and assured them that they take food safety very seriously.



Members, it’s never good to experience something like this, so please share your thoughts and experiences with us in the comments below. We would love to hear from you!
It does happen that bandaids fall off when you least expect but I thought everyone had to wear gloves when handling food? A bandaid can't fall into food through the glove!
 
The thought occurs that if staff with hand lesions were deployed elsewhere than in food preparation this couldn’t happen. Glad I don’t buy fresh, prepared stuff much but even tinned goods have been found with foreign and very unwelcome items in with their legitimate contents.
 
Sorry that Woolworths only give a refund for the goods especially after the customer returned to the store twice.
I remember years ago I found a chrysalis in a bag of flour and after I phoned I had a house visit followed by a food hamper for my trouble for reporting it. How times have changed!
 
Sorry that Woolworths only give a refund for the goods especially after the customer returned to the store twice.
I remember years ago I found a chrysalis in a bag of flour and after I phoned I had a house visit followed by a food hamper for my trouble for reporting it. How times have changed!
Likewise ... many years ago I complained to Kelloggs about the lack of sultanas in their Sultana Bran. Came home from work one day to find a box on the doorstep absolute chockers with Kelloggs products and a letter of apology. Time was you got this sort of treatment, but no more. Like some of the lovely readers said above, you're expected just to accept and 'get over it.'
 
Picture this: you're walking through the supermarket, minding your own business and looking for that perfect salad mix for dinner. Finally, you nab one and go home, looking forward to tasting it. You bite into your salad and there's something gross and chewy...wait a minute, is that a bandaid?

Unfortunately, this scenario played out recently when a mortified shopper made the shocking discovery of a bandaid mixed in with her Potato, Egg and Bacon salad from Woolworths.



The gruesome discovery was made after the customer had already started eating the salad, leaving her 'absolutely disgusted'.

The customer took action immediately, returning to the store (Lismore Square, Northern Rivers, NSW) and reporting the incident, hoping that products with the same batch number, H1201, would be removed from the shelves.

To her horror, the items were still being sold.


cf73e14ce9733dc9b503ebf5266e2d11

The shopper was disgusted by her revolting discovery while eating a salad she purchased from her local Woolworths store. Credit: Facebook.



Sharing on Facebook, the customer recalled her experience, claiming that her local Woolies staff members did not act on her report.

'I go into the store five hours after the report was made to find that they are still selling the product with the exact same batch number. Not good enough,' she wrote.

'Absolutely disgusted with the lack of care or response from Woolworths today.'



Pictures that accompanied the post showed a bright blue bandaid coated in mayonnaise.

She also shared a photo of the items still displayed and sold to other customers.


43488df48f9d68d040f375176be44ebf

The items were still being sold despite the complaint that the customer filed after her 'unhygienic' find. Credit: Facebook.



The incident was met with shock, with other customers commenting that it was 'so gross' and 'not good enough’.

One shopper wrote: 'OMG that is disgusting.'

'That’s just not good enough,' another added.

A third commented: 'And perhaps that chunk of bacon you were enjoying wasn't bacon after all, just saying.'



A Woolworths representative said that they were unaware of any other bandaid reports and were investigating the incident with their supplier.

The spokesperson said: 'We take food safety very seriously, and we’re concerned by this customer’s experience.'

'We are investigating this incident with our potato salad supplier and we’re not aware of any other reports of this nature.'

'We have been in contact with the customer and have provided them with a refund.'

Food safety is a major concern in Australia and is regulated by both the federal and state governments. In accordance with the Food Standards Code, all food that is sold in Australia must meet the national food safety requirements, including temperature control and hygiene regulations.

In addition, supermarkets must also ensure that any ready-to-eat food on their shelves is from suppliers who comply with the requisite safety and hygiene standards. In this case, those standards were obviously not met.



The fact that a contaminated product was sold in Woolworths highlights the importance of stringent adherence to food safety regulations. Furthermore, it shows that food safety regulations in Australia must be developed and implemented with a view to preventing such incidents from occurring.

As a result, companies should ensure that all products meet the minimum Australian standards for food safety and should be inspected thoroughly at regular intervals. Meanwhile, the public must be vigilant and return any products that do not meet the standards or show any signs of contamination.



It’s difficult to know for certain what caused the bandaid to be found in this Woolworths Potato, Egg and Bacon salad, but there are several potential causes that give us an insight into how such contamination could occur.

One likely cause is disparities in hygiene and cleanliness standards between the food production process and packaging. If hygiene or safety standards are not stringently adhered to, foreign objects have the potential to make their way into food. Poor record-keeping, poor facility design and poor training of staff can all contribute to the likelihood of contamination.



Another potential culprit is human error. Many food-related incidents are caused by people making mistakes; for example, mishandling food items can easily lead to contamination, whether through dropping an object into the food, or not disposing of a sanitary item appropriately.

Had the bandaid been properly reported by the staff member, and subsequently, the fact that it was missing by the end of their shift, this incident likely could have been avoided.

These avenues of investigation remind us that improved food safety protocols are essential to reducing the likelihood of such incidents in the future.



Members, this story is a timely reminder to always check the food you buy. However, in this case, it’s impossible to know what is in our food unless we have seen it being prepared from start to finish.

In light of this news, Woolworths shoppers should remain vigilant and report anything that looks out of the ordinary.

Key Takeaways

  • A customer discovered a bandaid in her Woolworths Potato, Egg, and Bacon salad.
  • The customer reported the incident to Woolworths and went back to the store five hours later to find the same product batch still on sale.
  • Other shoppers expressed shock and disgust at the discovery.
  • Woolworths responded by providing a refund to the customer and assured them that they take food safety very seriously.



Members, it’s never good to experience something like this, so please share your thoughts and experiences with us in the comments below. We would love to hear from you!
A full refund not acceptable for this muck up. Poor person probably having nightmare about it all.
 
Likewise ... many years ago I complained to Kelloggs about the lack of sultanas in their Sultana Bran. Came home from work one day to find a box on the doorstep absolute chockers with Kelloggs products and a letter of apology. Time was you got this sort of treatment, but no more. Like some of the lovely readers said above, you're expected just to accept and 'get over it.'
The days of large firms caring about what the customer felt was wrong with certain goods have long gone. It is the fault of the customers who want more than they are entitled to. Too many complaints for tiny, insignificant incidents can kill the wish of firms like Woolworths the right thing even for big firms too much has been done to upset the applecart. I know of a family that regularly makes demands for minor mistakes that they often manufacture themselves so they can get the item free & their money back luckily they are not friends of mine just friends of friends. Their friends are constantly calling them out on their habits. But so far have not reported them to Woolworths. I feel the only way anything will make them rethink is for them to be caught.
 
Blue band aids are given to staff in food shops eg McDonald's, woolies must also give these to staff.
What I don't understand is the staff who were making these should have had gloves on as well !

Glad I make my own salads which you can find the recipes in the recipe section, at least you know what goes into them
Woolies don't package the product, the supplier does.
 
Sorry that Woolworths only give a refund for the goods especially after the customer returned to the store twice.
I remember years ago I found a chrysalis in a bag of flour and after I phoned I had a house visit followed by a food hamper for my trouble for reporting it. How times have changed!
I remember those days, my daughter found a hair in a redskin she was eating, call up the manufacturers and within a week someone had come out took the lollie apologised and left this humongous basket of lollies that lasted my five children about six months how times have definitely changed
 
Working in food industry for many years, wound covered with blue Band-Aid’s (which is suppose to have a metal strip in in for detection) are suppose to be covered with blue food safety gloves.
Supervisor not doing his/her job to the food standard code/codes
 
Yes - I dried frog in a packet of mixed lettuce leaves which I reported to Woolworths via email with a photo of the packet with the frog displayed on the packet. I got a lengthy answer as to how it may have got there and was offered a $50 gift card which I accepted.
 

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