"Did Me Dirty": SA Woman Calls Out Grocery Store Over R350 Misleading Meat Packaging, Shares Video

• A South African woman has called out a local grocery store for what she believes is misleading packaging of her R350 meat purchase
• The lady's video shows the discrepancy between the top layer of meat and the rest of the contents, which she claims consist mostly of small pieces with minimal meat attached
• The incident has sparked discussions about consumer rights, fair pricing, and ethical business practices in the country's retail food sector, with many urging shoppers to check their goods thoroughly before they purchase

A woman in South Africa has sparked outrage online after calling out a local grocery store for what she believes is misleading packaging of her R350 meat purchase.

In a TikTok video that has since gained traction, she shared her disappointment and frustration with how her meat was packed.

SA woman calls out grocery store over R350 meat

The video posted by the lady herself under the handle @nash2020202vol shows her unpacking what appeared to be a generously filled packet of meat. However, upon closer inspection, she revealed that only six large, meaty pieces were placed at the top of the pack, while the rest of the contents consisted mostly of small pieces with minimal meat attached, allegedly.

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While taking to her TikTok caption, she simply said:

"PnP did me dirty... Yoh, I am so disappointed."

According to her, the clever arrangement made it seem as though the pack was filled with substantial cuts, but beneath the top layer lay an assortment of scraps. She expressed feeling short-changed, especially given the high price she paid.

@nash2020202vol also revealed that she was too "lazy" to go and procure her meat at the butchery, which is why she opted for the local South African grocery that she mentioned in her caption above.

Many South Africans in the comments section echoed her frustration, sharing their own experiences of purchasing meat that looked plentiful from the outside, only to find less value for their money once unpacked at home. Some accused retailers of using “trick packaging” to make products appear better than they are, while others called for more transparency in how meat is packed and priced.

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The incident has sparked discussions about consumer rights, with several South Africans urging shoppers to check their goods thoroughly before purchasing. Others suggested that such practices should be reported to the relevant authorities.

At the time of writing, the grocery store in question has not publicly responded to the allegations. However, the video continues to circulate widely, prompting more South Africans to speak out about their own shopping disappointments.

This latest incident highlights growing concerns over fair pricing and ethical business practices in the country’s retail food sector.

Watch the video below:

SA shares its thoughts

The online community took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the packaged meat from the retail store.

HMD1 said:

"My dad was a butcher for 40 years. NEVER buy prepackaged meat."

UnzMash added:

"They always do that."

Chef James wrote:

"My darling.... The Pick n Pay around me knows me very well, even their regional Manager knows about me. I got the same thing, neh, when I went back and caused commotion, the apology I received and a free meat voucher for three months."

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Reetaseethal shared:

"Return it with a full refund."

Neema replied:

"This is what they do at PnP. Bought once and never again."

Jan stated:

"Oldest trick by p&p for years."

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Source: Briefly News