A YorkshireLive reporter has shared a disappointing experience with a Morrisons Too Good To Go fruit and vegetable bag, after discovering that some items were past their use-by date. The reporter, who regularly uses the app to purchase surplus food, managed to secure a £3.59 bag after several failed attempts.
Upon collecting the bag from a Morrisons store, the reporter initially felt pleased with the contents, which included baking potatoes, tenderstem broccoli, herby potatoes, carrots, and a head of broccoli. However, closer inspection revealed that the herby potatoes and one bag of broccoli were labelled with a use-by date of February 26, while it was already late on February 27.
The reporter noted that while best-before dates are about quality, use-by dates are about safety, and government food experts advise never eating food past its use-by date. The Food Standards Agency states that consuming food after its use-by date could pose a food safety risk, even if it looks and smells fine.
A Too Good To Go spokesperson apologised, stating that the bag did not meet their quality standards. They confirmed that partners have clear guidelines to never include items past their use-by date, and they are working to ensure a positive experience for all users.
