Customer finds dead maggot in Aldi chocolate-covered raspberry

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 04:13 · Archive

A customer found a dead frozen maggot inside an Aldi Specially Selected chocolate-covered raspberry packet bought from a London store.

Courtney Leonard purchased a £3.49 packet of Aldi Specially Selected chocolate-covered raspberries from a store in Streatham Hill, south London, on 12 September after her 13-year-old niece asked to try the viral product. These frozen raspberries have become popular on TikTok and Instagram, where creators share taste tests and dessert ideas.

When the teenager took her first bite, she discovered a dead frozen maggot wedged inside the cavity of the berry. Leonard and her niece stopped eating immediately and were distressed by the discovery.

Leonard, who is a mum-of-one, carefully dissected the raspberry on a plate to examine it more closely. She took photographs of the dead bug as evidence before disposing of the remaining contents of the packet.

The discovery ruined Leonard's appetite and left her and her niece thoroughly disgusted. She stated that the incident has frightened her and completely put her off purchasing frozen fruit or fresh produce from Aldi in the future.

Shortly after finding the maggot, Leonard filed an official complaint through Aldi's online customer service channels. The outlets report that Aldi warned that 'this can occur' in relation to the discovery.

How it is being reported

• Aldi warning as customer finds 'maggot' in raspberryA mother described her disgust after finding a dead frozen maggot inside a £3.49 packet of viral Aldi Specially Selected chocolate-covered raspberries.Wiltshire Times · 9 Oct, 02:54
• Aldi warning as customer finds 'maggot' in raspberryA mother described her disgust after finding a dead frozen maggot inside a £3.49 packet of viral Aldi Specially Selected chocolate-covered raspberries.This Is Wiltshire · 9 Oct, 02:54
• Aldi warning as customer finds 'maggot' in raspberryA mother described her disgust after finding a dead frozen maggot inside a £3.49 packet of viral Aldi Specially Selected chocolate-covered raspberries.Swindon Advertiser · 9 Oct, 02:54
• Aldi warning as customer finds 'maggot' in raspberryA mother described her disgust after finding a dead frozen maggot inside a £3.49 packet of viral Aldi Specially Selected chocolate-covered raspberries.Gazette & Herald · 9 Oct, 02:54

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