KROGER shoppers are slamming the big grocer after purchasing food they claim isn’t fresh or safe to eat.
For months, consumers have been subjected to high food prices, largely due to rising inflation and pressure from the effects of climate change, such as extreme temperatures. put about the agricultural industry.
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Revenues skyrocketed left customers shocked as many simply seek to feed their families.
Shoppers are not only looking for lower prices, but they also expect to purchase high-quality products that can last in the refrigerator or pantry.
A Kroger shopper recently shared on Facebook a disturbing purchase that she claimed was ruined just days after her shopping trip.
The buyer known as Nia Shanee posted a photo of two unopened 16-ounce packages of Kroger brand ground beef, both gray-brown in color.
“Kroger, groceries are too expensive for your products to look like this TWO DAYS after purchase,” Shanee began.
“I went to restock and ALL the meat on the shelf that size was almost that color.”
The buyer continued, revealing that the meat was given to her in a grocery delivery order from a Kroger in Dayton, Ohio.
“If it was so close to expiring, why would you put it in the cart,” she said.
“Luckily I managed to get back there, but what about the people who can’t? That would be about 15 dollars wasted.
“People deserve fresh food for the amount of money it costs to simply eat these days,” she continued.
“That’s disgusting, DO BETTER!”
Kroger did not immediately respond to US Sun’s request for comment.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service he said that when the meat is freshly cut, it has a purplish hue.
Meanwhile, meat purchased from the supermarket often has a bright red color on the surface.
The coloring is caused by a substance called oxymyoglobin.
When oxygen reacts with this substance, it can change the color of the meat to a bright red.
How to tell if store-bought meat has gone bad
Eating spoiled meat products is dangerous, so it’s important to know the signs of when food has gone bad.
Color
- Freshly cut meat is usually purplish.
- Store-bought meat typically has a bright red hue.
- If the inside of the meat is a grayish brown color, it may be fine to eat
- However, if all the meat has turned this color, it is probably spoiled.
Texture
- Typically, fresh meat is firm and pliable
- If the meat no longer falls apart or is slimy and sticky, it has expired
Smell
- Expired meat often has an extremely unpleasant smell.
However, when there is a lack of oxygen, the inside of the meat can turn grayish brown.
The agency warned that if all of the meat in the closed container turns gray or brown, the meat may be spoiled.
Chefs and culinary experts also suggested Check the smell and texture of the meat to see if it is spoiled.
If the meat is spoiled, it will have a distinct unpleasant smell when opened.
Likewise, if it has a slimy or sticky texture – rather than remaining firm but pliable – the meat has probably expired.
It is important to discard any meat that appears spoiled based on the criteria above.
Consuming expired meat products is dangerous and can cause illnesses such as food poisoning.
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