Christmas celebrations across the UK were marred by reports of families discovering their supermarket-bought turkeys, some costing £60, were inedible. Customers took to social media to express their frustration with turkeys that were 'slimy', 'rotten', and 'rancid', resulting in ruined festive meals. The issue affected various major retailers, including Asda, Sainsbury's, and Tesco. Additionally, Sainsbury's faced criticism for cancelling a family's Christmas Eve turkey delivery and replacing a Boxing Day ham joint with eight sandwich slices. In a related advisory, experts warned against the disposal of turkey fat down sinks, cautioning that such actions could lead to blockages and potential flooding in homes. The warning highlighted the risk of 'fatbergs', which are caused by the accumulation of fat, gravy, and other food waste in the sewage system.
'That's my £60 turkey in the bin' More families say their festive plans are in ruins after waking up on Christmas morning to discover their Asda, Sainsbury's and Tesco turkeys are 'mouldy' and 'rancid' https://t.co/nznIFB5jKU https://t.co/KDuc0rwuJY
'That's my £60 turkey in the bin' More families say their festive plans are in ruins after waking up on Christmas morning to discover their Asda, Sainsbury's and Tesco turkeys are 'mouldy' and 'rancid' https://t.co/QB4oq5zK67 https://t.co/KCtgXg5BhE
🔴 Tipping fat from a festive turkey, gravy or coffee grounds down the sink can lead to “fatbergs” and blockages, experts have warned https://t.co/ULrNyew7jU
Furious Brits slam 'disgusting' and 'rotten' supermarket Christmas turkeys https://t.co/cKpQZhaURN
Warning over pouring turkey fat down sink after Christmas dinner - or risk flooding your home https://t.co/A1lujPAkmv
You won't taste the difference! Fury as Sainsbury's cancel family's Christmas Eve turkey delivery - and replace Boxing Day ham joint with eight sandwich slices https://t.co/k6KqEAMCaG https://t.co/odba6pFcfg
'Christmas is RUINED': Furious families blast their 'rancid' superstore turkeys after finding them 'slimy', 'rotten' and inedible https://t.co/QvYG6SPolb https://t.co/XAZj1wj6lo
Apparently one cannot simply go and obtain a turkey one intends to cook and eat that same day.