Spud Surprise: Giant Rock Found in Potato Bag
Customer receives replacement, keeps hefty stone
A shopper’s grocery run took an unexpected turn when a significant rock, weighing over 1.1 kilograms, was discovered nestled amongst potatoes in a Pam’s bag. The incident, shared on social media, has prompted a response from the retailer.
A Stone-Cold Shock
The customer, who purchased the potatoes from Pak’n Save, shared her astonishing find on TikTok. After peeling her spuds, she encountered a dirt-covered rock that strikingly resembled a potato. Upon weighing it, she was stunned to find it tipped the scales at more than 1.1 kilograms.
Other TikTok users chimed in, with some claiming similar experiences. This suggests the peculiar inclusion might not be an isolated incident.
Retailer’s Reaction
A spokesperson for Foodstuffs acknowledged the unusual discovery, suggesting the rock likely slipped through the processing line unnoticed. They expressed understanding for the customer’s surprise.
“We appreciate the customer’s surprise – it would have been problematic to peel and there’s obviously not much nutritional value in boiled or roast rocks, so they’ve got every reason to call it out.”
—Foodstuffs Spokesperson
The company confirmed that the store is aware of the situation and has offered the customer a fresh bag of potatoes. Notably, she will not be required to return the original bag or the substantial rock.
A Bizarre Food Fright
Finding foreign objects in food is a rare but documented issue. For instance, in 2022, a consumer in the UK reported finding a metal bolt in a packet of mixed vegetables. Such occurrences highlight the challenges in food production and quality control, even with advanced machinery.
Foodstuffs aims to resolve this particular incident with customer satisfaction as the priority, allowing the shopper to keep her weighty, inedible find.
