To expect better quality food from our supermarkets?

[TheYearOfTheCat]

And not have my DH & DC poisoned 3 days before Christmas?

I normally am very fastidious about checking dates & quality of food when I shop, but with kids, sometimes there just isn't the time. In the last 2 weeks I have bought:

From Lidl: a packet of ham 3 days past its use by date and a rotten lemon.

From Tesco: 2 rotten cucumbers on 2 separate occasions.

From Sainsburys: a packet of out of date rolls.

From M&S: Sliced turkey, which although within date, has now given my DH & 2 DC food poisoning. . . .

. . . .so instead of doing my grocery shopping and wrapping presnts today whilst the DC are at nursery, I am now going to be cleaning puke and washing sheets whilst I have a poorly toddler superglued to my side.

Oh FFS!

Out of date stock being on display is a bit naughty though. I agree that buyer needs to check, but as has been said, buyers often rushed/ hassled / have whining dcs in tow etc. The onus really should be on the shop to take out of date food off the shelves.

I got food poisoning from chicken in the summer. It took over 24 hours for the symptoms to show, and I had no vomiting.

I had to be very careful with that last post, my typing being what it is

I got food poisoning once from a latte (big chain). I thougt it tasted a bit funny when I was drinking it but was so desperate for my caffeine kick I convinced myself it was a new blend of beans.

Oh, did I puke my guts out.