A supermarket shopper has sparked a fierce online debate after branding his Too Good To Go purchase from Morrisons as the 'worst ever' and demanding his money back.
The 'Disappointing' £5 Haul
Elliot Jeory, a 39-year-old father-of-two from Preston, Lancashire, paid £4.99 for the mystery 'surprise bag' designed to combat food waste. However, his excitement turned to frustration when he discovered the contents. The bag was filled exclusively with yellow-stickered fresh produce nearing its expiry date.
In a TikTok video that has amassed over 90,000 views, Elliot revealed the haul, which included a lettuce, cauliflower, nectarines, broccoli, pre-cut watermelon slices, and pak choi. He calculated that the total of the discounted stickers came to just £6.47, falling short of the £10 minimum value advertised for the bags.
Customer Complaint and Supermarket Response
Elliot stated he was "not happy at all" and intended to ask for a refund. "Yes I can still eat this stuff, but some of it is just snacks," he explained in the clip. "And the rest I’ll have to make a meal with food I already have." He urged other users to ensure they receive the promised minimum value.
When contacted for comment, a representative for Morrisons defended the bag's contents. "We ask for our products to be £10 of full value items," they said. "I can see there is around £10 of full priced products in the bag based on my calculations."
Social Media Divided Over Value
The incident has divided opinion online. Many commenters sided with Elliot, with one sharing a similar experience: "I got one from Morrisons a few years ago, they gave me 25 bags of Brussel's sprouts lol." Another criticised the principle, saying, "A lot of places are told to give a limited number of items! Crazy when the whole point is to avoid waste!"
Conversely, other social media users believed he had secured a bargain. "What, that's an amazing haul," claimed one viewer, while another commented, "I’d be ecstatic, personally receiving only baked goods is the worst." The debate highlights the inherent gamble of the anti-waste scheme, where customers buy bags without knowing the exact contents inside.
