A Morrisons shopper experienced a festive disappointment that would make even Scrooge blush after making a bizarre discovery in her mince pie packet.
Emma Franklin, expecting the usual six pastries, found her box contained just a lone mince pie rattling around in the oversized packaging. The incident occurred at the Morrisons store in Kidderminster, Worcestershire.
"I just couldn't believe my eyes," Emma told the Mirror. "I picked up the box and it felt suspiciously light. When I opened it, there was just one pie sitting there. I actually checked the packaging again to make sure it wasn't supposed to be a single!"
Supermarket Responds
Morrisons has since issued a sincere apology for the packaging mishap. A spokesperson for the supermarket chain confirmed they are investigating how the error occurred in their production line.
"We have apologized to Ms. Franklin for this very unusual occurrence and are looking into how this happened," the statement read. The company has replaced the defective product and offered a gesture of goodwill.
Social Media Reaction
After sharing her experience online, other social media users expressed both sympathy and amusement at the situation. Many recounted their own strange supermarket finds, from near-empty crisp packets to mysteriously light beverage cans.
The incident serves as a reminder to always check packaging, especially during the busy holiday shopping season when production lines are operating at maximum capacity.
