Furious families blast ‘rancid’ superstore turkey, calling them ‘slimy,’ ‘rotten,’ and inedible after discovering the shocking condition of their holiday birds.
As Christmas approaches, shoppers are venting their frustration on social media after discovering that their supermarket turkeys have gone rotten.
Many families have shared images of “slimy” and “rancid” turkeys, purchased from major UK retailers like Asda, Aldi, Tesco, and Sainsbury’s.
Shoppers find ‘rotten’ turkeys on the eve of Chirstmas
On social media, a furious customers are taking to X (formerly Twitter) to express their anger after discovering that their festive turkeys were inedible.
Images of turkeys with grey-colored blotches and foul odors have been posted by several disappointed shoppers.
The turkeys were allegedly purchased just days before Christmas, with some still within their best-before dates.
Complaints from Asda, Aldi, Tesco and Sainsbury’s customers
Several shoppers reported finding their turkeys in a terrible state just hours before Christmas.
While another customer, who had purchased a turkey crown from Aldi, found it spoiled just two days before its stated use-by date.
A Tesco shopper also expressed frustration after paying $66 for a “fresh” turkey, which they discovered was “rotten” when preparing it for dinner.
Similarly, Sainsbury’s customers complained that their turkeys were “rancid” and “slimy,” even before the holiday meal preparations began.
Consumers react to unacceptable food quality
Customers are shocked that supermarkets would sell spoiled turkeys so close to Christmas. Many have criticized the stores for offering items that were clearly unfit for consumption.
While, others have pointed out the risks of buying fresh meat too close to its expiry date.
One person said: This happens every year. Buy a frozen one they are just as good.
A second wrote: Our Turkey and pigs in blankets frozen from Tesco ….best we’ve tasted in yrs …..
While a third commented: The answer is don’t buy from supermarkets..go to the farms they ere bit more expensive but you are guaranteed fresh and tasty
Someone else said: That’s why I stick to chicken, besides turkey is very dry
Sainsbury’s faces double backlash over issues with Nectar points
In addition to complaints about their turkeys, Sainsbury’s also faced backlash over a technical issue with their Nectar points system.
Shoppers were unable to redeem their points, affecting their Christmas budgets.
Some customers reported being charged the full amount for their Christmas shopping, which included turkeys and other festive items.
One customer claimed they lost £90 in Nectar points due to the error, while another had to pay an extra £100 after their points were not credited properly.
Families are furious as their Christmas dinners are spoiled by rotten turkeys from popular supermarkets.
From Asda to Sainsbury’s, many customers are left scrambling for alternative meals after discovering their turkeys were inedible.
To make matters worse, issues with Nectar points have added to shoppers’ frustrations, leaving some with unexpected costs.
As complaints continue to pour in, it’s clear that the holiday season has been marred by poor quality and service from some of the biggest retailers.