Taking to TikTok, a young woman detailed how she opened a box of Jungle Oats well before the expiry date only to find a swarm of flying pantry moths. Picture: Pexels/Foodie Factor
Ever found a foreign object in something you are eating or have bought to consume? You might be shocked to see what one TikToker found in her Jungle Oats cereal box.
How would you react if you opened a cereal box with moths flying around?
@thee_sne was shocked to experience it. Taking to the video-sharing app she detailed how she had opened a box of Jungle Oats well before the expiry date, only to be met by a swarm of pantry moths.
The video quickly went viral gathering thousands of views and likes, with people reacting with their own experiences.
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“I once found worms in my oats, I think Jungle Oats has a problem. I’m sure those were worms that later turned into moths,” wrote one user.
“I bought lentil soup mix from Pick n Pay, and it had those things in too. Most grains will develop those insects. It’s not Shoprite’s fault but the grain,” wrote a another user.
A third commented: “It’s alarming how almost everyone in the comments found these in their oats. I found worms in the oats I had bought from Checkers Hyper.”
A fourth wrote: “I had this problem 2 years ago. Every time I opened the container that the oats are stored in, I would find a moth. I haven’t opened it in over a year.”
The Tiger Brands team told IOL Lifestyle that they are aware of the consumer’s concern and have taken the necessary steps to collect the item.
“Tiger Brands is aware of the consumer’s concern. We have initiated our consumer complaint-handling protocol, which includes collecting a sample of the product from the consumer and evaluating it. Providing safe and quality products is an absolute priority for Tiger Brands,” they said.
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