fastbob Posted March 30, 2018 Posted March 30, 2018 ] I popped open a can of beans this morning for my breakfast . Before pouring them into the pan I like to slurp the excess sauce ( I live on my own so my standards are wonderfully low ) This morning, however , I felt something among the beans brush my lips that should not have been there. Recoiling in horror I looked down and this is the sight that greeted me ( see picture ) I've been feeling nauseous all day at the thought of it . Any suggestions as to what to do about this traumatic event would be most welcome. By the way, did I mention elsewhere that I am currently raising funds for a new bike ? Quote
SlowBusa Posted March 30, 2018 Posted March 30, 2018 What is that? Looks gross....plastic? looks like rat placenta Freeze it and complain to the manufacturer ,They will send someone out to inspect itDO NOT let them take it away for "tests" ......if you do they will fob you offYears ago I had a simple case of compacted grain in some porridge.......which looked like a rodent bone (but wasnt)I refused to let them take it away from my houseOff the record the investigator agreed I shouldnt have let him take it away because His job is to white wash the incident.......anyway he cut a cheque on an agreed amount there and then .£500 and this was 25 years ago Quote
SlowBusa Posted March 30, 2018 Posted March 30, 2018 They will know what it "really" is and will have seen it before Quote
Gerontious Posted March 30, 2018 Posted March 30, 2018 looks like a layer of mould. such as you would find on a can of beans that has been left open for a few days.was the can properly sealed? Quote
Guest Posted March 30, 2018 Posted March 30, 2018 Natures fidget spinner. Sue them for all they are worth. Emotional distress. You'll never be the same. Quote
Bender Posted March 30, 2018 Posted March 30, 2018 Yup some form of mold/bacterial growth, just ask a student they probably fry that up as extra protein Quote
fastbob Posted March 30, 2018 Author Posted March 30, 2018 Natures fidget spinner. Sue them for all they are worth. Emotional distress. You'll never be the same. The can was sealed and the contents didn't smell off , the thing is definitely organic . I will take the matter further but I'm still looking at where to start . Quote
Guest Posted March 30, 2018 Posted March 30, 2018 Just be careful it doesn't attack you. Could be some form of facehugger. Before you know it a can of beans with legs will be bursting from your stomach, animated by HR Geiger. Quote
fastbob Posted March 30, 2018 Author Posted March 30, 2018 Thanks for the replies, I'm definitely going to pursue this matter but I haven't worked out who to contact first. No names for legal reasons but the manufacturer is possibly the one most synonymous with the production of baked beanz . I see some of the leading No win,No fee companies do " Foreign object in food " I'll have to do some investigating as to how to achieve the most satisfactory outcome. Quote
Six30 Posted March 30, 2018 Posted March 30, 2018 Bit of pepper it would of been in ok Seriously I'd of yaked up I reckon Quote
Mickly Posted March 30, 2018 Posted March 30, 2018 Wow, a free extra bonusYum yum, fry it with a little garlic, chilli and a squeeze of lemon and it would pass for any of the pretentious bollox pedalled by the latest bunch of life style gurus Mickly Quote
Six30 Posted March 30, 2018 Posted March 30, 2018 Imagine if you got enough compo to fund your new bike ..... perhaps if you found something else in the beans nudge nudge wink wink ... Quote
SlowBusa Posted March 30, 2018 Posted March 30, 2018 No win no fee will take 50% at leastDo it yourself and if you dont get any joy then use them...but tell them you will use them if you are not satisfied with their resultThat way they will be aware you will use them and then have to pay out more when they lose...which they willComplaints details will be on the tinI didnt have the Net 25 year ago ...it was easy Quote
TimR Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 First point of contact will be the manufacturer / brand nameIf you just bypass them it will be seen as just trying to get money for the sake of .Use the address on the container Raise a complaint that product has fallen below your expectationsDetail your findings .As said freeze the productWith documented photos Dont start demanding compensation etc Give them a chance to reply and follow their process .if its unsatisfactory THEN consider taking ut further .Because remember in this day and age any complaint raised most manufacturers have a team that do a bit of research on your internet profile and see if your just trying to scam . Quote
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 I wouldn't bother contacting Mr 57, I'd go straight to SETI. Quote
Liveware Problem Posted April 2, 2018 Posted April 2, 2018 That is seriously repulsive! I once found a piece of gravel (No it wasn't a stone from a fruit!) in a jar of jam, that was enough to put me off that brand for life. Quote
SlowBusa Posted April 2, 2018 Posted April 2, 2018 That is seriously repulsive! Its Genuinely put me off beansIt will be while before I dont think of that and have beans on my plate in front of me Quote
raesewell Posted April 2, 2018 Posted April 2, 2018 My first call would be to Environmental Health Dept. Freeze the contents of the tin. Quote
fastbob Posted April 3, 2018 Author Posted April 3, 2018 Imagine if you got enough compo to fund your new bike ..... perhaps if you found something else in the beans nudge nudge wink wink ... The thought never crossed my mind Quote
fastbob Posted April 6, 2018 Author Posted April 6, 2018 OK , I phoned up and they invited me to reply to an email and include a picture which I did . In response I received a written apology and an explanation that stated that the product left the factory in good condition but that due to mishandling air had seeped into the can causing the mould to grow . In addition I received a voucher for the sum of £2.00 . Does anybody honestly think this matter is worth taking any further or should I just forget about it ? Quote
Stu Posted April 6, 2018 Posted April 6, 2018 Surely there is better things to do with your time Quote
mikestrivens Posted April 6, 2018 Posted April 6, 2018 I'd be inclined to forget about it, life is too short. But I guess that is what these companies rely on. £2 is a bit of an insult. Quote
Bender Posted April 6, 2018 Posted April 6, 2018 As you can't directly pin the blame to them I think it's best to just move on. Quote
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