Lamb in plastic bag has swollen up!

Alisha2008

Hi,


I bought a piece of lamb from Aldi last Sat, expiry date is 17/02, I have it on the fridge but I have noticed the bag has inflated and has lots of air inside.. does it mean the meat has gone bad??


I don't have the receipt anymore but it's clear is from Aldi, will I be able to return it if it's bad..?


Thanks!

tessie_bear

open it and have a sniff...off meat will knock you over it will smell so bad...take it back if you arent happy

AnnieO1234

I'd just take it back, vacuum sealed meat can have an odd smell for first few seconds. If you open it first, Aldi might say that you had opened it and didn't use it, at least unopened you can 'prove' it's not how you've treated it xxx

chiefgoobster

Take it back. It's not worth a bad belly thinking or hoping it might be ok.

POPPYOSCAR

I would take it back.

This usually is a sign that it is off/going off.

Alisha2008

Thanks to all, I will take it back on Saturday. If it was vacuum sealed it's not anymore!

Gigervamp

It's not necessarily air getting in the bag. It could be gasses given off by the meat if it's gone off.

Alisha2008

No, nothing has got into the bag, it's perfectly sealed.. the air has come from the meat itself.. that's what make me thought it's off but I'm not sure and I don't want to open it as I can't take it back till Saturday...

Steve059

I can't wait to hear what excuses they come up with for it either being perfectly OK or all your fault.

clarryd

Just take it back Aldi are great at taking fresh produce back.

I once had steak that looked yuck after a few days in the fridge I took it back and they offered me a replacement x 2 - excellent customer services.

Alisha2008

Thanks, I'll take it on Sat and see what they say..